7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-2488: Input Validation

First published: Thu May 31 2012(Updated: )

Cisco IOS XR before 4.2.1 on ASR 9000 series devices and CRS series devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (packet transmission outage) via a crafted packet, aka Bug IDs CSCty94537 and CSCtz62593.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS XRv 9000<=4.2.0
Cisco ASR 9000v-v2
Cisco IOS XRv 9000=4.0.3
Cisco IOS XRv 9000=4.0.4
Cisco IOS XRv 9000=4.1
Cisco IOS XRv 9000=4.1.1
Cisco IOS XRv 9000=4.1.2
Cisco IOS XRv 9000=4.2.0
Cisco CRS Performance Route Processor

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-2488?

    CVE-2012-2488 can cause a denial of service, resulting in packet transmission outages on affected Cisco devices.

  • Which Cisco devices are affected by CVE-2012-2488?

    CVE-2012-2488 affects Cisco IOS XR versions before 4.2.1 on ASR 9000 series and CRS series devices.

  • Is CVE-2012-2488 remotely exploitable?

    Yes, CVE-2012-2488 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending crafted packets.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2012-2488?

    Mitigation for CVE-2012-2488 involves upgrading affected Cisco IOS XR devices to version 4.2.1 or later.

  • What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2012-2488?

    CVE-2012-2488 is associated with Bug IDs CSCty94537 and CSCtz62593.

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