Re: UPDATE/DETAILS Re: SNMP full access backdoor on IOS

From: Jay Hennigan (jay@xxxxxxxx)
Date: Mon Feb 26 2001 - 22:28:50 GMT-3


   
On Mon, 26 Feb 2001, Troy Rader wrote:

> I'm told this is a somewhat limited backdoor. It is not full SNMP access,
> only access to LANE & PNNI mib variables, the sysname, loc, and contact. It
> is resolved either with IOS upgrades, or some Cisco recommended config
> changes.
>
> I consider this information very reliable. Has anyone heard differently?

I brought the question to the attention of security-alert@cisco.com and
received a followup telephone call. Their representative indicates that
Cisco will be releasing a public statement about it within 24 hours.

It is a real issue. I've heard nothing official as to the extent of the
vulnerability.

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