Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the DCERPC inspection engine on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices, and the ASA Services Module (ASASM) in Cisco Catalyst 6500 series devices, with software 8.3 before 8.3(2.34), 8.4 before 8.4(4.4), 8.5 before 8.5(1.13), and 8.6 before 8.6(1.3) and the Firewall Services Module (FWSM) 4.1 before 4.1(9) in Cisco Catalyst 6500 series switches and 7600 series routers might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DCERPC packet, aka Bug IDs CSCtr21359 and CSCtr27522.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.3\(1\) |
| Cisco | 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance | All versions |
| Cisco | 7600 Router | All versions |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6500 | All versions |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6503-E | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6504-E | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6506-E | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6509-E | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6509-Neb-A | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6509-V-E | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6513 | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6513-E | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/86146
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50857
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55863
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79173
- http://osvdb.org/86146
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50857
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55863
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79173
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4661?
CVE-2012-4661 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the DCERPC inspection engine on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices, and the ASA Services Module (ASASM) in Cisco Catalyst 6500 series devices, ...
How severe is CVE-2012-4661?
CVE-2012-4661 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4661?
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, Cisco 7600 Router, Cisco Catalyst 6500, Cisco Catalyst 6503-E.