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CVE-2012-6026

6.1 · MEDIUM

The HTTP Profiler on the Cisco Aironet Access Point with software 15.2 and earlier does not properly manage buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via c…

Published Mar 5, 2013ciscoCWE-119EPSS 0.57%

Overview

CVE-2012-6026 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco aironet_access_point_software. It was published on March 5, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The HTTP Profiler on the Cisco Aironet Access Point with software 15.2 and earlier does not properly manage buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted HTTP requests, aka Bug ID CSCuc62460.

Remediation

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

Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-6026Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=28436Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-6026Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=28436

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6026?

CVE-2012-6026 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco aironet_access_point_software. It was published on March 5, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2012-6026?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-6026?

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

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-6026?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-6026 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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