Signature Detail
Short Name |
DOS:NETDEV:NORTEL-MARLIN |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
DOS |
Keywords |
Nortel Nautica Marlin |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
DOS: Nortel Nautica Marlin
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Nortel/Bay Networks Nautica Marlin bridge. All versions are susceptible. Attackers can send zero byte UDP packets to SNMP/161, causing the bridge to crash.
Extended Description
A vulnerability exists in the Nortel/Bay Networks Nautica Marlin router pruduct. Sending a 0 byte UDP packet to port 161 (SNMP) to one of these routers will cause it to crash. This attack can be trivially performed using NMAP or other UDP port scanner.
Affected Products
- Nortel Networks Nautica Marlin
References