Vulnerability identifier: #VU24516
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the API. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request, change or corrupt user account information which could grant the attacker administrator access or prevent legitimate user access to the web interface, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem: All versions
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20200122-on-prem-dos
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.