CVE-2012-1324: Race Condition
Published May 3, 2012
·Updated
Race condition in the Zone-Based Firewall in Cisco IOS 15.1 and 15.2, when IPS policies are configured, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) by sending IPv6 packets, aka Bug ID CSCtk53534.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Cisco IOS=15.1
Cisco IOS=15.2
Event History
May 3, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1324?
CVE-2012-1324 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service, which may lead to a device crash.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-1324?
To fix CVE-2012-1324, you should upgrade your Cisco IOS to a patched version beyond 15.2.
3
What type of attack exploits CVE-2012-1324?
CVE-2012-1324 can be exploited through a race condition triggered by sending specially crafted IPv6 packets.
4
Which versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2012-1324?
CVE-2012-1324 affects Cisco IOS versions 15.1 and 15.2.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2012-1324 on the affected systems?
The impact of CVE-2012-1324 is a potential denial of service that results in a crash of the affected Cisco devices.