CVE-2013-1142: Race Condition
First published: Thu Mar 28 2013(Updated: )
Race condition in the VRF-aware NAT feature in Cisco IOS 12.2 through 12.4 and 15.0 through 15.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via IPv4 packets, aka Bug IDs CSCtg47129 and CSCtz96745.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco IOS | >=12.2<=12.4 | |
| Cisco IOS | >=15.0<=15.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1142?
CVE-2013-1142 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1142?
To mitigate CVE-2013-1142, upgrade to the latest version of Cisco IOS that is not vulnerable to this bug.
What versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2013-1142?
CVE-2013-1142 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.2 through 12.4 and 15.0 through 15.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-1142 facilitate?
CVE-2013-1142 allows remote attackers to exploit a race condition to cause memory consumption, leading to a denial of service.
Is CVE-2013-1142 specific to certain hardware?
CVE-2013-1142 is related specifically to vulnerabilities in Cisco IOS software, not hardware.
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