CVE-2012-4098

UnknownEPSS 2.40%

Last modified

CVE-2012-4098 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The BGP implementation in Cisco NX-OS does not properly filter AS paths, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (BGP service reset and resync) via a malformed UPDATE message, aka Bug ID CSCtn13055.. EPSS estimates a 2.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The BGP implementation in Cisco NX-OS does not properly filter AS paths, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (BGP service reset and resync) via a malformed UPDATE message, aka Bug ID CSCtn13055.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.40%

81.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoNx-OsAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4098?
The BGP implementation in Cisco NX-OS does not properly filter AS paths, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (BGP service reset and resync) via a malformed UPDATE message, aka Bug ID CSCtn13055.
How severe is CVE-2012-4098?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4098 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4098?
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