Vulnerability identifier: #VU14172

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0397

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco AMP for Endpoints
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when the affected software is running in Block network conviction mode. A remote attacker can trigger the system that is running the affected software to start a server process and an address in the IP blacklist cache of the affected software to attempt to connect to the affected system to cause a kernel panic on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco AMP for Endpoints: All versions

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180801-fampmac

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.