CVE-2013-1219: SensorApp in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) allows local users to cause a denial of service (Regex...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE affects Cisco IPS SensorApp. A local user could trigger specific management or maintenance actions that cause a Regex hardware job failure and hang the application, disrupting intrusion prevention visibility. The provided sources do not name affected versions, a patch, or active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to environments running Cisco IPS SensorApp where local users can perform the cited operational actions. The bundle does not provide affected versions or CPEs, so asset confirmation requires Cisco guidance or local product inventory. Treat this as a moderate operational-risk issue for legacy Cisco IPS estates. Prioritize if the IPS still protects critical segments or if many administrators have local access. The business concern is loss of detection/prevention coverage, not confirmed data theft. Mitigation focus: Check Cisco’s advisory for affected versions and official remediation guidance.; Restrict local access to Cisco IPS management functions to trusted administrators.; Review who can initiate signature upgrades, global correlation, and database clear actions..

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Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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