CVE-2011-4012: Critical severity cisco ios vulnerability

Published May 2, 2012
·
Updated

Cisco IOS 12.0, 15.0, and 15.1, when a Policy Feature Card 3C (PFC3C) is used, does not create a fragment entry during processing of an ICMPv6 ACL, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors, aka Bug ID CSCtj90091.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Cisco IOS=15.1
Cisco IOS=15.0
Cisco IOS=12.0

Event History

May 2, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4012?

The severity of CVE-2011-4012 has not been explicitly stated, but it allows for unspecified impact with remote attack vectors.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4012?

To mitigate CVE-2011-4012, it's recommended to update the Cisco IOS to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which Cisco IOS versions are affected by CVE-2011-4012?

CVE-2011-4012 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.0, 15.0, and 15.1 when using a Policy Feature Card 3C.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2011-4012 allow?

CVE-2011-4012 allows for unspecified remote attacks due to the lack of fragment entry during ICMPv6 ACL processing.

5

Is there an official source for CVE-2011-4012 details?

Yes, details about CVE-2011-4012 can be found in Cisco's release notes and security advisories.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203