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CVE-2012-5039: The BGP Router process in Cisco IOS before 12.2(50)SY1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service...

The BGP Router process in Cisco IOS before 12.2(50)SY1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via vectors involving BGP path attributes, aka Bug ID CSCsw63003.

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This issue affects Cisco IOS BGP routing software before 12.2(50)SY1. A remote attacker could trigger excessive memory use in the BGP Router process, potentially causing a denial of service. For businesses, the concern is routing availability, not data theft. Public sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is most relevant to Cisco IOS devices running BGP on releases before 12.2(50)SY1. The bundle does not enumerate exact hardware models or CPEs, so asset validation must rely on Cisco IOS version and BGP configuration review. Treat this as a routing-availability risk. It warrants priority review for internet-edge or business-critical BGP routers, but urgency should be calibrated because the provided sources do not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Cisco IOS deployments to 12.2(50)SY1 or vendor-supported later guidance.; Prioritize BGP routers supporting external or critical routing paths.; Review Cisco release notes and advisories for platform-specific upgrade constraints..

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