Vulnerability Description
The updateTime function in sensorApp on Cisco IPS 4200 series sensors 7.0 and 7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash and traffic-inspection outage) via network traffic, aka Bug ID CSCta96144.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Intrusion Prevention System | 7.0 |
| Cisco | Ips 4240 | All versions |
| Cisco | Ips 4250 Sx | All versions |
| Cisco | Ips 4255 | All versions |
| Cisco | Ips 4260 | All versions |
| Cisco | Ips 4270-20 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/ips/7.0/release/notes/22789_01.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78870
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/ips/7.0/release/notes/22789_01.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78870
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3901?
CVE-2012-3901 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The updateTime function in sensorApp on Cisco IPS 4200 series sensors 7.0 and 7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash and traffic-inspection outage) via network traffic...
How severe is CVE-2012-3901?
CVE-2012-3901 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3901?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Intrusion Prevention System, Cisco Ips 4240, Cisco Ips 4250 Sx, Cisco Ips 4255, Cisco Ips 4260.