What to do before an IOS disaster strikes
It's important to recognize that amid all the noise and arguments over the recent events, the specific vulnerability discussed in the presentation was not new. The flaw was patched by Cisco in April. All vulnerable versions of the IOS have been removed from the Cisco's Web site. Cisco also allows upgrades even for non-contract customers as long as the call comes through their technical assistance center.
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