CVE-2004-1464
Published: May 19, 2023
Official Description
Cisco IOS contains an unspecified vulnerability that may block further telnet, reverse telnet, Remote Shell (RSH), Secure Shell (SSH), and in some cases, Hypertext Transport Protocol (HTTP) access to the Cisco device.
CISA KEV Advisory
Cisco IOS Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
Cisco IOS contains an unspecified vulnerability that may block further telnet, reverse telnet, Remote Shell (RSH), Secure Shell (SSH), and in some cases, Hypertext Transport Protocol (HTTP) access to the Cisco device.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
This high-severity unspecified vulnerability in Cisco IOS can block further remote access methods like Telnet, SSH, and HTTP to the device. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and active exploitation in the wild highlight its critical impact on device manageability, despite a low EPSS score of 0.01698.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in CISA's KEV catalog. Attackers can leverage this flaw to block remote access to Cisco devices.
Apply the latest security updates for Cisco IOS to address this unspecified vulnerability. Implement strong access controls and monitor network devices for unusual activity to prevent service disruption.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-1464 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2004-1464 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-1464 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1