CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-5037

First published: Wed Apr 23 2014(Updated: )

The ACL implementation in Cisco IOS before 15.1(1)SY on Catalyst 6500 and 7600 devices allows local users to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a "no object-group" command followed by an object-group command, aka Bug ID CSCts16133.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com psirt@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS<=15.1
Cisco Catalyst 6500-E
Cisco Catalyst 7600 Series
All of
Cisco IOS<=15.1
Any of
Cisco Catalyst 6500-E
Cisco Catalyst 7600 Series

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-5037?

    CVE-2012-5037 has a high severity rating, leading to potential denial of service on affected Cisco devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-5037?

    To fix CVE-2012-5037, upgrade Cisco IOS to version 15.1(1)SY or later on affected devices.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2012-5037?

    CVE-2012-5037 affects Cisco Catalyst 6500 and 7600 devices running IOS versions prior to 15.1(1)SY.

  • Can CVE-2012-5037 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2012-5037 requires local access to execute the exploit, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

  • What specific command sequence triggers CVE-2012-5037?

    CVE-2012-5037 is triggered by executing a "no object-group" command followed by an object-group command.

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