Denial of Service in Apple Mac OS X IPv6 Implementation
CVE-2012-5366

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac Os X
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 February 2020

What is CVE-2012-5366?

The IPv6 implementation in Apple Mac OS X prior to 2013 is susceptible to a denial of service attack. By sending a series of malformed ICMPv6 Router Advertisement packets that contain an excessive number of Routing entries, an attacker can disrupt normal operations, rendering the system unresponsive. This vulnerability highlights the risks associated with improperly handled network protocols, emphasizing the importance of robust security measures in network configurations.

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/10/12
x_refsource_MISC
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56170/info
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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