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Vulnerability Note VU#287771Multiple vendors' Internet Key Exchange (IKE) implementations do not properly handle IKE response packetsOverviewInternet Key Exchange (IKE) implementations from several vendors contain buffer overflows and denial-of-service conditions. The buffer overflow vulnerabilities could permit an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.I. DescriptionThe CERT/CC has received a report describing several vulnerabilities in different vendors' IKE implementations. The IKE protocol (RFC 2409) operates within the framework of the Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol (ISAKMP, RFC 2408) and provides a way for nodes to authenticate each other and exchange keying material that is used to establish secure network services. IKE is commonly used by IPSec-based VPNs.During an IKE exchange, some IKE implementations do not properly handle exceptional response packets. The report enumerates several cases:
II. ImpactAn attacker who is able to send solicited IKE responses could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the IKE service or cause a denial of service. The attacker must act as an IKE responder, so therefore must have control over the responder, the ability to spoof IKE response packets, or the ability to redirect the IKE initiator to a responder controlled by the attacker.III. SolutionUpgrade or PatchUpgrade or apply a patch to vulnerable IKE software as specified by your vendor.
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The CERT/CC thanks Anton Rager of Avaya Security Consulting Services from Avaya, Inc. for reporting this vulnerability and providing information used in this document. This document was written by Art Manion.
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