CVE-2012-4618: High severity cisco ios vulnerability

Published Sep 27, 2012

Updated

The SIP ALG feature in the NAT implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2, 12.4, and 15.0 through 15.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via transit IP packets, aka Bug ID CSCtn76183.

Affected Software

6 affected components

Cisco IOS=12.2

Cisco IOS=12.4

Cisco IOS=15.0

Cisco IOS=15.0\(1\)se

Cisco IOS=15.1

Cisco IOS=15.2

Event History

Sep 27, 2012

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4618?

CVE-2012-4618 has a high severity rating because it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service on affected Cisco IOS devices.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4618?

To fix CVE-2012-4618, you should upgrade your Cisco IOS to the latest version that is not vulnerable to this issue.

Which versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2012-4618?

CVE-2012-4618 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.2, 12.4, 15.0, 15.0(1)SE, 15.1, and 15.2.

Can CVE-2012-4618 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-4618 can be exploited remotely via transit IP packets, resulting in device reload.

What is the impact of CVE-2012-4618 on network devices?

The impact of CVE-2012-4618 is a denial of service, which can lead to network disruptions and device unavailability.