Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-1314 is a Cisco IOS denial-of-service issue affecting the WAAS Express traffic optimization feature in IOS 15.1 and 15.2. Specially crafted transit traffic can consume memory or cause a device reload, potentially disrupting routing or WAN optimization services. Exposure is most likely on Cisco IOS 15.1 or 15.2 devices with WAAS Express enabled and handling transit traffic. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, precise fixed versions, or deployment-specific prerequisites. Treat this as an availability risk for legacy Cisco network infrastructure. Priority depends on whether WAAS Express is enabled on critical transit devices; confirm exposure before emergency action. Mitigation focus: Inventory Cisco IOS 15.1 and 15.2 devices using WAAS Express.; Review Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20120328-mace for fixed software or workarounds.; Apply vendor-approved updates or mitigations through normal change control..
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- ciscoios-waas-dos(74428)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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