MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2012-3946

Cisco IOS before 15.3(2)S allows remote attackers to bypass interface ACL restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by sending IPv6 packets in an unspecified scenario in which expected packet drops ...

Vulnerability Description

Cisco IOS before 15.3(2)S allows remote attackers to bypass interface ACL restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by sending IPv6 packets in an unspecified scenario in which expected packet drops do not occur for "a small percentage" of the packets, aka Bug ID CSCty73682.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CiscoIos<= 15.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-3946?

CVE-2012-3946 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Cisco IOS before 15.3(2)S allows remote attackers to bypass interface ACL restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by sending IPv6 packets in an unspecified scenario in which expected packet drops ...

How severe is CVE-2012-3946?

CVE-2012-3946 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-2012-3946?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios.