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CVE-2001-0080: Cisco Catalyst 6000, 5000, or 4000 switches allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by connecti...

Cisco Catalyst 6000, 5000, or 4000 switches allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by connecting to the SSH service with a non-SSH client, which generates a protocol mismatch error.

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This CVE describes a denial-of-service condition in older Cisco Catalyst 6000, 5000, and 4000 switches. A remote user could disrupt the SSH service by connecting with a non-SSH client, triggering a protocol mismatch error. Business urgency depends on whether these legacy switches still run with reachable SSH management access. Organizations are most likely exposed if they still operate Catalyst 6000, 5000, or 4000 switches with SSH management enabled and reachable from untrusted networks. Treat this as a legacy infrastructure risk. It is not confirmed as actively exploited, but exposed management access on core switching equipment can create operational disruption. Prioritize inventory and containment if these platforms remain in production. Mitigation focus: Check the Cisco advisory for affected software and vendor-recommended remediation.; Inventory Catalyst 6000, 5000, and 4000 switches still in service.; Restrict SSH management access to trusted administrative networks..

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