CVE-2012-5521
First published: Mon Nov 25 2019(Updated: )
quagga (ospf6d) 0.99.21 has a DoS flaw in the way the ospf6d daemon performs routes removal
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Quagga Quagga | =0.99.21 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =5.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| debian/quagga |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/13/14
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56530
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5521
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5521
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5521
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80096
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5521
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-5521?
CVE-2012-5521 is a vulnerability in quagga (ospf6d) 0.99.21 that allows for a Denial of Service (DoS) attack by exploiting a flaw in the way the ospf6d daemon performs route removal.
What software is affected by CVE-2012-5521?
quagga (ospf6d) 0.99.21 is affected by CVE-2012-5521.
What is the severity level of CVE-2012-5521?
CVE-2012-5521 has a severity level of 6.5, which is considered medium severity.
How can I fix CVE-2012-5521?
There are no available remedies for CVE-2012-5521. It is recommended to update to a version of quagga (ospf6d) that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2012-5521?
More information about CVE-2012-5521 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3]
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