CVE-2012-1314: High severity cisco ios vulnerability
Published Mar 29, 2012
·Updated
The WAAS Express feature in Cisco IOS 15.1 and 15.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or device reload) via crafted transit traffic, aka Bug ID CSCtt45381.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Cisco IOS=15.1
Cisco IOS=15.2
Event History
Mar 29, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1314?
CVE-2012-1314 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause significant disruptions, such as denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-1314?
To mitigate CVE-2012-1314, upgrade your Cisco IOS to a version that does not contain this vulnerability.
3
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2012-1314?
CVE-2012-1314 affects Cisco IOS versions 15.1 and 15.2, specifically those utilizing the WAAS Express feature.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2012-1314 on network performance?
CVE-2012-1314 can lead to memory consumption or device reloads, resulting in potential network downtime.
5
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2012-1314?
Yes, CVE-2012-1314 can be exploited by remote attackers using crafted transit traffic.