CVE-2012-3079: High severity Cisco IOS vulnerability
Cisco IOS 12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by establishing many IPv6 neighbors, aka Bug ID CSCtn78957.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3079?
CVE-2012-3079 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service by high CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3079?
To mitigate CVE-2012-3079, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Cisco IOS that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-3079?
CVE-2012-3079 affects devices running Cisco IOS version 12.2, particularly in environments using IPv6.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-3079 enable?
CVE-2012-3079 allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack by consuming excessive CPU resources.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-3079?
While upgrading is the most effective solution for CVE-2012-3079, limiting incoming IPv6 neighbor discovery messages can serve as a temporary workaround.