CVE-2012-4638: Medium severity Cisco IOS vulnerability
Published Apr 23, 2014
·Updated
Cisco IOS before 15.1(1)SY allows local users to cause a denial of service (device reload) by establishing an outbound SSH session, aka Bug ID CSCto00318.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Cisco IOS=15.1
Event History
Apr 23, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4638?
CVE-2012-4638 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service by device reloads.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-4638?
To fix CVE-2012-4638, upgrade the Cisco IOS to version 15.1(1)SY or later.
3
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2012-4638?
CVE-2012-4638 affects devices running Cisco IOS version 15.1 and earlier.
4
Is CVE-2012-4638 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2012-4638 is considered a local vulnerability as it requires local user access to exploit.
5
Can CVE-2012-4638 impact network performance?
Yes, CVE-2012-4638 can significantly impact network performance by causing device reloads and interruptions.