CVE-2012-5362: High severity microsoft windows 7 vulnerability

Published Feb 20, 2020
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP

Event History

Feb 20, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:22 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

How severe is CVE-2012-5362?

CVE-2012-5362 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2012-5362?

The CWE ID for CVE-2012-5362 is 400.

5

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

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