CVE-2012-3899

Name: CVE-2012-3899
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-09-16T10:34:50.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-3899 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. sensorApp on Cisco IPS 4200 series sensors 6.0, 6.2, and 7.0 does not properly allocate memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and process crash, and traffic-inspection outage) via network traffic, aka Bug ID CSCtn23051.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

sensorApp on Cisco IPS 4200 series sensors 6.0, 6.2, and 7.0 does not properly allocate memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and process crash, and traffic-inspection outage) via network traffic, aka Bug ID CSCtn23051.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Intrusion Prevention System	6.0
Cisco	Intrusion Prevention System	6.2
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

References

http://www.cisco.com/web/software/282549758/51927/IPS-6_2-4-E4-readme.txtVendor Advisory
http://www.cisco.com/web/software/282549758/51927/IPS-6_2-4-E4-readme.txtVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3899?

How severe is CVE-2012-3899?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3899 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3899?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST