# CVE-2012-1317: The multicast implementation in Cisco IOS before 15.1(1)SY allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Route Processor crash) by s

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-04-23 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The multicast implementation in Cisco IOS before 15.1(1)SY allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Route Processor crash) by sending packets at a high rate, aka Bug ID CSCts37717.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/ios/15-1SY/release_notes.pdf

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