Vulnerability Description
The RIP service engine in Cisco NX-OS allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (engine restart) via a malformed (1) RIPv4 or (2) RIPv6 message, aka Bug ID CSCtj73415.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Nx-Os | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/98124
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4091Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62838Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029159Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87669
- http://osvdb.org/98124
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4091Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62838Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029159Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87669
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4091?
CVE-2012-4091 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The RIP service engine in Cisco NX-OS allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (engine restart) via a malformed (1) RIPv4 or (2) RIPv6 message, aka Bug ID CSCtj73415.
How severe is CVE-2012-4091?
CVE-2012-4091 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-2012-4091?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Nx-Os.