CVE-2012-2474: Infoleak
First published: Mon Aug 06 2012(Updated: )
Memory leak on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software 8.2 through 8.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and blank response page) by using the clientless WebVPN feature, aka Bug ID CSCth34278.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500 | ||
| 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 | =8.3\(1\) | |
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | =8.3\(2\) | |
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | =8.3.1 | |
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | =8.3.1-interim | |
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | =8.3.2 | |
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | =8.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2474?
CVE-2012-2474 has a moderate severity level, primarily causing denial of service due to memory leaks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2474?
Fix CVE-2012-2474 by upgrading to a Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance software version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-2474?
CVE-2012-2474 affects users of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500 series devices running software versions 8.2 to 8.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-2474 enable?
CVE-2012-2474 allows remote authenticated users to execute a denial of service attack through the clientless WebVPN feature.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-2474?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2012-2474; the recommended action is to apply the appropriate software update.
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