CVE-2015-0712: Medium severity Cisco StarOS vulnerability

Published May 1, 2015
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Updated

The session-manager service in Cisco StarOS 12.0, 12.2(300), 14.0, and 14.0(600) on ASR 5000 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service reload and packet loss) via malformed HTTP packets, aka Bug ID CSCud14217.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Cisco StarOS=12.0
Cisco StarOS=12.2\(300\)
Cisco StarOS=14.0
Cisco StarOS=14.0\(600\)
Cisco ASR 5000
Cisco ASR 5500
Cisco Asr 5700

Event History

May 1, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0712?

CVE-2015-0712 has been classified with a severity that indicates the potential for denial of service due to malformed HTTP packets.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-0712?

To fix CVE-2015-0712, update your Cisco StarOS to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which Cisco products are affected by CVE-2015-0712?

CVE-2015-0712 affects Cisco StarOS versions 12.0, 12.2(300), 14.0, and 14.0(600) running on ASR 5000 devices.

4

Can CVE-2015-0712 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-0712 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending malformed HTTP packets.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2015-0712 for my network?

Exploiting CVE-2015-0712 could lead to service reloads and packet loss, disrupting normal operations in your network.

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