CVE-2012-3924
First published: Sun Sep 16 2012(Updated: )
The SSLVPN implementation in Cisco IOS 15.1 and 15.2, when DTLS is enabled, does not properly handle certain outbound ACL configurations, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device crash) via a session involving a PPP over ATM (PPPoA) interface, aka Bug ID CSCty97961.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco IOS | =15.1 | |
| Cisco IOS | =15.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3924?
CVE-2012-3924 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to a device crash.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3924?
To mitigate CVE-2012-3924, upgrade the affected Cisco IOS software to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2012-3924?
CVE-2012-3924 affects Cisco IOS versions 15.1 and 15.2 when DTLS is enabled.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-3924 involve?
CVE-2012-3924 involves a denial of service attack executed through a session involving a PPP over ATM (PPPoA) interface.
Who can exploit CVE-2012-3924?
Remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2012-3924 to cause a denial of service on the affected device.
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