CVE-2012-2472
First published: Mon Aug 06 2012(Updated: )
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software 8.2 and 8.4, when SIP inspection is enabled, create many identical pre-allocated secondary pinholes, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via crafted SIP traffic, aka Bug ID CSCtz63143.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | =8.2 | |
| 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 | =8.4 | |
| 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 | =8.4\(2.11\) | |
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2472?
The severity of CVE-2012-2472 is considered high due to the potential for remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2472?
To fix CVE-2012-2472, upgrade your Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2012-2472?
CVE-2012-2472 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices running software versions 8.2 and 8.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-2472 facilitate?
CVE-2012-2472 facilitates denial of service attacks through excessive CPU consumption caused by crafted SIP traffic.
When was CVE-2012-2472 published?
CVE-2012-2472 was published in 2012, highlighting a vulnerability in certain Cisco ASA software versions.
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