SB2016091924 - Consuming excessive CPU resources on the target system in Cisco WebEx Meetings Server
Published: September 19, 2016 Updated: September 23, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016091924
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Consuming excessive CPU resources on the target system (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1483)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to consume excessive CPU resources on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper user's account validation that allows attackers to cause resource exhaustion.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.