CVE-2013-5516: Medium severity cisco telepresence multipoint switch software vulnerability
Published Oct 1, 2013
·Updated
The Media Snapshot implementation on Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch (CTMS) devices allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reload) by sending many Media Snapshot requests at the time of a meeting termination, aka Bug ID CSCuh44796.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch
Event History
Oct 1, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5516?
CVE-2013-5516 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2013-5516?
To mitigate CVE-2013-5516, users should limit the number of Media Snapshot requests during meeting terminations.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2013-5516?
CVE-2013-5516 affects remote authenticated users of Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch devices.
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What type of attack does CVE-2013-5516 facilitate?
CVE-2013-5516 facilitates a denial of service attack that can cause the affected device to reload.
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What impact does CVE-2013-5516 have on Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch devices?
CVE-2013-5516 can lead to unexpected device reloads during meeting terminations, disrupting services.