CVE-2012-5366: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5366: The IPv6 implementation in Apple Mac OS X (unknown versions, year 2012 and earlier) allows remote attackers...

The IPv6 implementation in Apple Mac OS X (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 denial-of-service issue in Apple Mac OS X IPv6 handling. A remote attacker on a reachable network path could disrupt affected systems by flooding them with malformed ICMPv6 Router Advertisement traffic. The public record does not identify exact versions, severity, or a confirmed patch. Exposure is most plausible for legacy Mac OS X hosts from 2012 or earlier with IPv6 enabled on networks where untrusted Router Advertisement traffic can reach them. The source bundle does not define exact affected versions or configurations. Treat this as a legacy-platform resilience risk, not a confirmed emergency. Prioritize if old Mac OS X systems remain on shared or untrusted networks, especially where downtime matters. The incomplete version and fix data limits certainty. Mitigation focus: Check Apple guidance or historical advisories for confirmed affected versions and fixes.; Inventory legacy Mac OS X systems from 2012 or earlier.; Reduce legacy host exposure to untrusted IPv6 local-network traffic..

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

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

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