How severe is CVE-2012-6395?

CVE-2012-6395 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6395 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6395?

CVE-2012-6395 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6395?

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

When was CVE-2012-6395 published?

CVE-2012-6395 was published on 2013-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6395

CVE-2012-6395 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software
Published: 2013-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) devices with firmware 8.4 do not properly validate unspecified input related to UNC share pathnames, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device crash) via unknown vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuc65775.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6395?: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) devices with firmware 8.4 do not properly validate unspecified input related to UNC share pathnames, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device crash) via unknown vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuc65775.
How severe is CVE-2012-6395?: CVE-2012-6395 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6395 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6395?: CVE-2012-6395 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6395?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6395 published?: CVE-2012-6395 was published on 2013-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asa_1000v_cloud_firewall:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asa_5500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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