CVE-2012-5014
First published: Wed Apr 23 2014(Updated: )
Cisco IOS before 15.1(2)SY allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device crash) by establishing an SSH session from a client and then placing this client into a (1) slow or (2) idle state, aka Bug ID CSCto87436.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco IOS | <=15.1\(1\)sy3 | |
| Cisco IOS | =15.1 | |
| Cisco IOS | =15.1\(1\)sy | |
| Cisco IOS | =15.1\(1\)sy1 | |
| Cisco IOS | =15.1\(1\)sy2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5014?
CVE-2012-5014 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5014?
To fix CVE-2012-5014, upgrade your Cisco IOS to version 15.1(2)SY or later.
What causes CVE-2012-5014?
CVE-2012-5014 is caused by remote authenticated users placing an SSH session client in a slow or idle state, leading to device crashes.
Which Cisco IOS versions are affected by CVE-2012-5014?
Affected Cisco IOS versions include any version prior to 15.1(2)SY.
Is CVE-2012-5014 easily exploitable?
CVE-2012-5014 can be exploited by any authenticated user, making it relatively easy to exploit.
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- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/tags
- agent/type
- agent/description
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- vendor/cisco
- canonical/cisco ios
- version/cisco ios/15.1\(1\)sy3
- version/cisco ios/15.1
- version/cisco ios/15.1\(1\)sy
- version/cisco ios/15.1\(1\)sy1
- version/cisco ios/15.1\(1\)sy2