CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-1367: Input Validation

First published: Mon Aug 06 2012(Updated: )

The MallocLite implementation in Cisco IOS 12.0, 12.2, 15.0, 15.1, and 15.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Route Processor crash) via a BGP UPDATE message with a modified local-preference (aka LOCAL_PREF) attribute length, aka Bug ID CSCtq06538.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.0
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.2
Puppet Cisco IOS=15.0
Puppet Cisco IOS=15.1
Puppet Cisco IOS=15.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-1367?

    CVE-2012-1367 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to a Route Processor crash.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-1367?

    To fix CVE-2012-1367, upgrade to a Cisco IOS version that does not contain this vulnerability.

  • What versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2012-1367?

    CVE-2012-1367 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.0, 12.2, 15.0, 15.1, and 15.2.

  • Can CVE-2012-1367 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-1367 can be exploited remotely through malicious BGP UPDATE messages.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2012-1367 on network devices?

    The impact of CVE-2012-1367 includes potential denial of service that results in device crashes.

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