7.1
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-0353: Input Validation

First published: Thu Mar 15 2012(Updated: )

The UDP inspection engine on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices, and the ASA Services Module (ASASM) in Cisco Catalyst 6500 series devices, with software 8.0 before 8.0(5.25), 8.1 before 8.1(2.50), 8.2 before 8.2(5.5), 8.3 before 8.3(2.22), 8.4 before 8.4(2.1), and 8.5 before 8.5(1.2) does not properly handle flows, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted series of (1) IPv4 or (2) IPv6 UDP packets, aka Bug ID CSCtq10441.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.0
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.0\(2\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.0\(3\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.0\(4\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.0\(5\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.0.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.0.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.0.4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.0.5
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2\(1\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2\(2\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2\(3\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2\(3.9\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2\(4\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2\(4.1\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2\(4.4\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2\(5\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2.2-interim
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.3\(1\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.3\(2\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.3.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.3.1-interim
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.3.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4\(1\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4\(1.11\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4\(2\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.5
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500
Cisco Catalyst 6500-E
cisco catalyst 6503-e firmware
Cisco Catalyst 6504-E Firmware
Cisco Catalyst 6506-E Firmware
Cisco Catalyst 6509-E Firmware
Cisco Catalyst 6509-NEB-A Firmware
Cisco Catalyst 6509-V-E
Cisco Catalyst 6513
Cisco Catalyst 6513

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-0353?

    CVE-2012-0353 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting specific Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-0353?

    To fix CVE-2012-0353, ensure that your Cisco ASA device is updated to a software version that is 8.0(5.25) or later.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2012-0353?

    CVE-2012-0353 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances, specifically the 5500 series, and the ASA Services Module in Cisco Catalyst 6500 series devices.

  • What types of vulnerabilities are related to CVE-2012-0353?

    CVE-2012-0353 is related to vulnerabilities in the UDP inspection engine of Cisco ASA devices, which can lead to potential denial of service.

  • What versions of Cisco ASA software are vulnerable to CVE-2012-0353?

    Cisco ASA software versions prior to 8.0(5.25), 8.1(2.50), 8.2(5.5), 8.3(2.22), 8.4(2.1), and 8.5 are vulnerable to CVE-2012-0353.

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