CVE-2006-5553
First published: Thu Oct 26 2006(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Unified Presence | =1.0 | |
| Cisco Unified Communications Manager | =5.0\(2\) | |
| Cisco Unified Communications Manager | =5.0\(3\) | |
| Cisco Unified Communications Manager | =5.0\(3a\) | |
| Cisco Security Agent | =4.5.1.639 | |
| Cisco Security Agent | =4.5.1 | |
| Cisco Security Agent | =5.0 | |
| Cisco Unified Communications Manager | =5.0\(1\) | |
| Cisco Unified Communications Manager | =5.0\(4\) | |
| Cisco Security Agent | =4.5 | |
| Cisco Unified Presence | =1.0\(2\) | |
| =4.5 | ||
| =4.5.1 | ||
| =4.5.1.639 | ||
| =5.0 | ||
| =5.0\(1\) | ||
| =5.0\(2\) | ||
| =5.0\(3\) | ||
| =5.0\(3a\) | ||
| =5.0\(4\) | ||
| =1.0 | ||
| =1.0\(2\) |
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Reference Links
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00807693c7.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20737
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017118
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22574
- http://www.osvdb.org/30055
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4198
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29829
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.
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