CVE-2008-1740: Input Validation
First published: Fri May 16 2008(Updated: )
The Presence Engine (PE) service in Cisco Unified Presence before 6.0(1) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (core dump and service interruption) via an unspecified "stress test," aka Bug ID CSCsh20972.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Unified Presence | <=6.0_2 | |
| Cisco Unified Presence | =6.0_1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080995682.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29220
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020023
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30240
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1534
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42412
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1740?
CVE-2008-1740 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1740?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1740, upgrade Cisco Unified Presence to version 6.0(1) or later.
What does CVE-2008-1740 allow remote attackers to do?
CVE-2008-1740 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service that results in a core dump and service interruption.
What versions of Cisco Unified Presence are affected by CVE-2008-1740?
CVE-2008-1740 affects Cisco Unified Presence versions up to and including 6.0(2) and specifically version 6.0(1).
What is the nature of the attack described in CVE-2008-1740?
The attack described in CVE-2008-1740 involves an unspecified "stress test" that leads to service disruption.
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