CVE-2012-5419: High severity cisco adaptive security appliance software vulnerability

Published Jan 17, 2013
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Updated

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software 8.7.1 and 8.7.1.1 for the Cisco ASA 1000V Cloud Firewall allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malformed H.225 H.323 IPv4 packet, aka Bug IDs CSCuc42812 and CSCuc88741.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.7.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.7.1.1
Cisco ASA 1000V Cloud Firewall

Event History

Jan 17, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5419?

CVE-2012-5419 has a high severity level as it can lead to a denial of service through device reload.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-5419?

To remediate CVE-2012-5419, upgrade the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance software to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically any version above 8.7.1.1.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2012-5419?

CVE-2012-5419 affects users of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance software versions 8.7.1 and 8.7.1.1, and the Cisco ASA 1000V Cloud Firewall.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5419?

CVE-2012-5419 is a denial of service vulnerability that exploits malformed H.225 H.323 IPv4 packets.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-5419?

The potential impact of CVE-2012-5419 includes interruption of services and remote exploitation leading to device reload.

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