Vulnerability Description
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software 8.2 and 8.4, when SIP inspection is enabled, create many identical pre-allocated secondary pinholes, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via crafted SIP traffic, aka Bug ID CSCtz63143.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.2 |
| Cisco | 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa84/release/notes/asarn84.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa84/release/notes/asarn84.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2472?
CVE-2012-2472 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software 8.2 and 8.4, when SIP inspection is enabled, create many identical pre-allocated secondary pinholes, which might allow remote...
How severe is CVE-2012-2472?
CVE-2012-2472 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2472?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software, Cisco 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance.