CVE-2012-5365: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5365: The IPv6 implementation in FreeBSD and NetBSD (unknown versions, year 2012 and earlier) allows remote attac...

The IPv6 implementation in FreeBSD and NetBSD (unknown versions, year 2012 and earlier) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a flood of ICMPv6 Router Advertisement packets containing multiple Routing entries.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 21:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a remote denial-of-service issue in older FreeBSD and NetBSD IPv6 handling. A flood of crafted ICMPv6 Router Advertisement traffic could make affected systems unavailable. The source bundle does not identify exact affected versions, severity scoring, or a confirmed fix. Potential exposure is limited to FreeBSD or NetBSD systems from 2012 or earlier using IPv6 and reachable by untrusted ICMPv6 Router Advertisement traffic. Exact vulnerable releases are not identified in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure review item, not a confirmed active emergency. Business urgency rises if old FreeBSD or NetBSD systems still support important services on IPv6-enabled networks. Mitigation focus: Check FreeBSD and NetBSD vendor guidance for affected releases and fixes.; Inventory legacy FreeBSD and NetBSD hosts with IPv6 enabled.; Limit untrusted ICMPv6 Router Advertisement exposure where operationally appropriate..

Prepared: Jun 6, 2026, 02:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 20, 2020, 14:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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