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CVE-2012-0362

4.3 · MEDIUM

The extended ACL functionality in Cisco IOS 12.2(58)SE2 and 15.0(1)SE discards all lines that end with a log or time keyword, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in…

Published May 2, 2012ciscoCWE-264EPSS 1.27%

Overview

CVE-2012-0362 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ios. It was published on May 2, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The extended ACL functionality in Cisco IOS 12.2(58)SE2 and 15.0(1)SE discards all lines that end with a log or time keyword, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by sending network traffic, aka Bug ID CSCts01106.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update ios to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0362?

CVE-2012-0362 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ios. It was published on May 2, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2012-0362?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-0362?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update ios to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-0362?

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