CVE-2006-5553: High severity Cisco Unified Presence Server vulnerability
Cisco Security Agent (CSA) for Linux 4.5 before 4.5.1.657 and 5.0 before 5.0.0.193, as used by Unified CallManager (CUCM) and Unified Presence Server (CUPS), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a port scan with certain options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5553?
CVE-2006-5553 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5553?
To mitigate CVE-2006-5553, upgrade Cisco Security Agent to versions 4.5.1.657 or 5.0.0.193 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2006-5553?
CVE-2006-5553 affects Cisco Security Agent for Linux versions 4.5 and 5.0 and is used in Unified CallManager and Unified Presence Server.
What is the impact of CVE-2006-5553?
CVE-2006-5553 can lead to resource exhaustion, resulting in a denial of service on affected systems.
Who can exploit CVE-2006-5553?
Remote attackers with the ability to send specific port scan requests can exploit CVE-2006-5553.