CVE-2012-5362: High severity microsoft windows 7 vulnerability
The IPv6 implementation in Microsoft Windows 7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a flood of ICMPv6 Neighbor Solicitation messages, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-4669.
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What is CVE-2012-5362?
CVE-2012-5362 is a vulnerability in the IPv6 implementation in Microsoft Windows 7 and earlier that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a flood of ICMPv6 Neighbor Solicitation messages.
How does CVE-2012-5362 affect Microsoft Windows 7?
CVE-2012-5362 affects Microsoft Windows 7 by allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service through flooding ICMPv6 Neighbor Solicitation messages.
How severe is CVE-2012-5362?
CVE-2012-5362 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2012-5362?
The CWE ID for CVE-2012-5362 is 400.
Are there any references available for CVE-2012-5362?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2012-5362 at the following URLs: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/10/12, https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56170/info