CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5521

First published: Fri Oct 25 2013(Updated: )

Cisco Identity Services Engine does not properly restrict the creation of guest accounts, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (exhaustion of the account supply) via a series of requests within one session, aka Bug ID CSCue94287.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Identity Services Engine

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-5521?

    CVE-2013-5521 has a moderate severity rating as it allows for denial of service through account exhaustion.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5521?

    To fix CVE-2013-5521, ensure that you have updated your Cisco Identity Services Engine software to the latest version provided by Cisco.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5521?

    CVE-2013-5521 affects Cisco Identity Services Engine Software in its various versions.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2013-5521 facilitate?

    CVE-2013-5521 facilitates a denial of service attack that exhausts the available guest account supply.

  • Can CVE-2013-5521 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2013-5521 can be exploited remotely by sending a series of requests within a single session.

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