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3com RAS 1500 DoS

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Crashes a 3comp RAS 1500

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

It was possible to crash the remote host by sending a specially
crafted IP packet with a null length for IP option #0xE4

A possible hacker may use this flaw to prevent the remote host from
accomplishing its job properly.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 7175, 14536

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Renaud Deraison

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