CVE-2019-12258: High severity wind river vxworks vulnerability
Wind River VxWorks 6.6 through vx7 has Session Fixation in the TCP component. This is a IPNET security vulnerability: DoS of TCP connection via malformed TCP options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12258?
CVE-2019-12258 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential denial of service impacts on TCP connections.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12258?
To fix CVE-2019-12258, ensure that your affected Wind River VxWorks or SonicWall SonicOS software is updated to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2019-12258?
CVE-2019-12258 affects Wind River VxWorks versions 6.6 through 6.9.4.12 and various versions of SonicWall SonicOS between 5.9.0.0 up to 6.5.4.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-12258?
CVE-2019-12258 is a session fixation vulnerability in the TCP component of the affected software.
Can CVE-2019-12258 lead to network attacks?
Yes, CVE-2019-12258 can potentially allow attackers to disrupt TCP connections, leading to denial of service conditions.