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CVE-2012-5419

7.8 · HIGH

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software 8.7.1 and 8.7.1.1 for the Cisco ASA 1000V Cloud Firewall allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malformed H.225…

Published Jan 17, 2013ciscoCWE-399EPSS 1.89%

Overview

CVE-2012-5419 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco adaptive_security_appliance_software. It was published on January 17, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software 8.7.1 and 8.7.1.1 for the Cisco ASA 1000V Cloud Firewall allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malformed H.225 H.323 IPv4 packet, aka Bug IDs CSCuc42812 and CSCuc88741.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update adaptive_security_appliance_software 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-2012-5419?

CVE-2012-5419 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco adaptive_security_appliance_software. It was published on January 17, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-5419?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-5419?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update adaptive_security_appliance_software 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.

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