CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-5039

First published: Wed Apr 23 2014(Updated: )

The BGP Router process in Cisco IOS before 12.2(50)SY1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via vectors involving BGP path attributes, aka Bug ID CSCsw63003.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS<=12.2\(50\)sy
<=12.2\(50\)sy

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-5039?

    CVE-2012-5039 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-5039?

    To fix CVE-2012-5039, upgrade to Cisco IOS version 12.2(50)SY1 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5039?

    CVE-2012-5039 affects Cisco IOS versions prior to 12.2(50)SY1.

  • What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2012-5039?

    CVE-2012-5039 allows remote attackers to exploit BGP path attributes for memory consumption, resulting in a denial of service.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-5039?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2012-5039; upgrading is the only effective solution.

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