How severe is CVE-2012-5419?

CVE-2012-5419 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-5419 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5419?

CVE-2012-5419 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5419?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-5419 published?

CVE-2012-5419 was published on 2013-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5419

CVE-2012-5419 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software
Published: 2013-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software 8.7.1 and 8.7.1.1 for the Cisco ASA 1000V Cloud Firewall allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malformed H.225 H.323 IPv4 packet, aka Bug IDs CSCuc42812 and CSCuc88741.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5419?: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software 8.7.1 and 8.7.1.1 for the Cisco ASA 1000V Cloud Firewall allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malformed H.225 H.323 IPv4 packet, aka Bug IDs CSCuc42812 and CSCuc88741.
How severe is CVE-2012-5419?: CVE-2012-5419 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-5419 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5419?: CVE-2012-5419 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5419?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-5419 published?: CVE-2012-5419 was published on 2013-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20130116-asa1000v

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:8.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:8.7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asa_1000v_cloud_firewall:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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