CVE-2012-5365
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 Router Advertisement packets containing multiple Routing entries.
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 the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2012-5365.
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5365?
The severity of CVE-2012-5365 is high with a severity value of 7.5.
How does CVE-2012-5365 affect FreeBSD and NetBSD?
CVE-2012-5365 affects FreeBSD versions up to but not including 9.2 and NetBSD versions up to but not including 6.0.2.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2012-5365?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2012-5365 by sending a flood of ICMPv6 Router Advertisement packets containing multiple Routing entries.
Are there any known references for CVE-2012-5365?
Yes, there are references available at http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/10/12 and https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56170/info.
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