CVE-2012-5364: High severity microsoft windows 7 vulnerability
Published Feb 20, 2020
·Updated
The IPv6 implementation in Microsoft Windows 7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a flood of ICMPv6 Router Advertisement packets containing multiple Routing entries.
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·02:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:16 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2012-5364.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5364?
The severity of CVE-2012-5364 is high with a severity value of 7.5.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2012-5364?
Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows XP are affected by CVE-2012-5364.
4
How does CVE-2012-5364 affect the system?
CVE-2012-5364 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a flood of ICMPv6 Router Advertisement packets.
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Are there any references for more information about CVE-2012-5364?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2012-5364 at the following links: [link1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/10/12), [link2](https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56170/info).