CVE-2012-2472: High severity cisco adaptive security appliance software vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2012
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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.

Affected Software

19 affected components
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 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance

Event History

Aug 6, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

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.

5

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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