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CVE-2008-2169: Unspecified vulnerability in Avici routers allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (dropped se...

Unspecified vulnerability in Avici routers allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (dropped session) via crafted BGP UPDATE messages, leading to route flapping, possibly a related issue to CVE-2007-6372.

HighCVSS 7.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a remote denial-of-service risk in Avici routers. Crafted BGP UPDATE messages can reportedly drop BGP sessions and cause route flapping, disrupting network reachability. The public bundle does not identify specific models, versions, patches, or active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to environments still operating Avici routers that process BGP. The bundle does not provide affected model, firmware, version, or CPE detail, so asset inventory and historical support records are necessary to determine exposure. Treat as high priority only if Avici routers remain in the network. The issue can disrupt routing availability, but the evidence is old and incomplete. Unsupported edge routing equipment should be identified and replaced or isolated. Mitigation focus: Identify any Avici routers still handling BGP in production or lab networks.; Check archived vendor, CERT, and support guidance for fixed software or workarounds.; Restrict BGP sessions to authorized peers wherever operationally possible..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

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0ADP providers
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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.5CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.5High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2008-2169Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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