Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-3901
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2012-3901
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ips_4260:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ips_4270-20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ips_4250_sx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ips_4255:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ips_4240:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-3901
0.18%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 55 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-3901
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-3901
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-3901
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/ips/7.0/release/notes/22789_01.html
Release Notes for Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 7.0(4)E4 - CiscoVendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78870
Cisco IPS updateTime denial of service CVE-2012-3901 Vulnerability Report
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