CVE-2012-6395: Input Validation

Published Jan 18, 2013
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Updated

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) devices with firmware 8.4 do not properly validate unspecified input related to UNC share pathnames, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device crash) via unknown vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuc65775.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance
Cisco ASA 1000V Cloud Firewall
Cisco ASA 5500

Event History

Jan 18, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6395?

CVE-2012-6395 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service on affected Cisco ASA devices.

2

How do remote authenticated users exploit CVE-2012-6395?

Remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2012-6395 by sending specifically crafted input related to UNC share pathnames to the affected Cisco devices.

3

What versions of Cisco ASA are affected by CVE-2012-6395?

CVE-2012-6395 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances running firmware version 8.4.

4

What is the potential impact of CVE-2012-6395?

The potential impact of CVE-2012-6395 is a device crash, leading to a denial of service condition.

5

How can I mitigate the effects of CVE-2012-6395?

To mitigate CVE-2012-6395, it is recommended to update affected Cisco ASA devices to a fixed firmware version provided by Cisco.

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