CVE-2012-1327: Medium severity cisco ios vulnerability
dot11t/tifdot11halath.c in Cisco IOS 12.3, 12.4, 15.0, and 15.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and reboot) via 802.11 wireless traffic, as demonstrated by a video call from Apple iOS 5.0 on an iPhone 4S, aka Bug ID CSCtt94391.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1327?
CVE-2012-1327 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause denial of service by triggering an assertion failure and reboot on affected devices.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1327?
To fix CVE-2012-1327, update your Cisco IOS to a version that has mitigated this vulnerability, specifically versions after 15.1.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2012-1327?
CVE-2012-1327 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.3, 12.4, 15.0, and 15.1 on devices that handle 802.11 wireless traffic.
Can CVE-2012-1327 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-1327 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted 802.11 wireless traffic to the targeted devices.
What is the impact of CVE-2012-1327 on network operations?
The impact of CVE-2012-1327 includes potential network downtime and disruption of services due to the assertion failure and reboot of affected devices.