Vulnerability identifier: #VU52949

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1521

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Video Surveillance 8000 Series IP Cameras
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Cisco Discovery Protocol implementation. A remote attacker on the local network can trigger memory corruption and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ipcameras-dos-fc3F6LzT

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?