CVE-2012-5363
First published: Thu Feb 20 2020(Updated: )
The IPv6 implementation in FreeBSD and NetBSD (unknown versions, year 2012 and earlier) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a flood of ICMPv6 Neighbor Solicitation messages, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2393.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | <9.2 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | <6.0.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-5363?
CVE-2012-5363 is a vulnerability in the IPv6 implementation in FreeBSD and NetBSD (unknown versions, year 2012 and earlier) that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a flood of ICMPv6 Neighbor Solicitation messages.
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5363?
The severity of CVE-2012-5363 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.
How does CVE-2012-5363 affect FreeBSD and NetBSD?
CVE-2012-5363 affects FreeBSD versions up to and excluding 9.2, and NetBSD versions up to and excluding 6.0.2.
How can CVE-2012-5363 be exploited?
CVE-2012-5363 can be exploited by sending a flood of ICMPv6 Neighbor Solicitation messages to the vulnerable system.
Is there a fix for CVE-2012-5363?
Yes, updating FreeBSD to version 9.2 or later, and NetBSD to version 6.0.2 or later, can fix the CVE-2012-5363 vulnerability.
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