CVE-2004-0244

Name: CVE-2004-0244
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-11-23T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0244 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco 6000, 6500, and 7600 series systems with Multilayer Switch Feature Card 2 (MSFC2) and a FlexWAN or OSM module allow local users to cause a denial of service (hang or reset) by sending a layer 2 frame packet that encapsulates a layer 3 packet, but has inconsistent length values with that packet.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco 6000, 6500, and 7600 series systems with Multilayer Switch Feature Card 2 (MSFC2) and a FlexWAN or OSM module allow local users to cause a denial of service (hang or reset) by sending a layer 2 frame packet that encapsulates a layer 3 packet, but has inconsistent length values with that packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios	12.1e
Cisco	Ios	12.2sy
Cisco	Ios	12.2za

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/10780
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20040203-cat6k.shtmlVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/810062US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9562Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15013
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5828
http://secunia.com/advisories/10780
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20040203-cat6k.shtmlVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/810062US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9562Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15013
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5828

Timeline

Published: Nov 23, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0244?

How severe is CVE-2004-0244?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0244 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0244?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST