Vulnerability identifier: #VU15773

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15449

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Video Surveillance Media Server
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and cause the web-based management interface to become unreachable.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Video Surveillance Media Server: 7.12

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181107-vsms-dos

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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.