How severe is CVE-2012-0361?

CVE-2012-0361 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0361 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0361?

CVE-2012-0361 primarily affects Cisco Ip Communicator. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0361?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0361 published?

CVE-2012-0361 was published on 2012-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0361

CVE-2012-0361 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ip Communicator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Ip Communicator
Published: 2012-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The sccp-protocol component in Cisco IP Communicator (CIPC) 7.0 through 8.6 does not limit the rate of SCCP messages to Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors that trigger (1) on hook and (2) off hook messages, as demonstrated by a Plantronics headset, aka Bug ID CSCti40315.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0361?: The sccp-protocol component in Cisco IP Communicator (CIPC) 7.0 through 8.6 does not limit the rate of SCCP messages to Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors that trigger (1) on hook and (2) off hook messages, as demonstrated by a Plantronics headset, aka Bug ID CSCti40315.
How severe is CVE-2012-0361?: CVE-2012-0361 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0361 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0361?: CVE-2012-0361 primarily affects Cisco Ip Communicator. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0361?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0361 published?: CVE-2012-0361 was published on 2012-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_communicator:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_communicator:7.0\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_communicator:7.0\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_communicator:7.0\(3\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_communicator:7.0\(4\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_communicator:7.0\(5\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_communicator:7.0\(6\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_communicator:8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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