CVE-2014-3285: Input Validation
First published: Thu May 29 2014(Updated: )
Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) 5.3(.5a) and earlier, when SharePoint acceleration is enabled, does not properly parse SharePoint responses, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application-optimization handler reload) via a crafted SharePoint application, aka Bug ID CSCue47674.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Wide Area Application Services | <=5.3\(.5a\) | |
| Cisco Wide Area Application Services | =5.1 | |
| Cisco Wide Area Application Services | =5.1\(.1\) | |
| Cisco Wide Area Application Services | =5.1\(.1a\) | |
| Cisco Wide Area Application Services | =5.1\(.1b\) | |
| Cisco Wide Area Application Services | =5.1\(.1c\) | |
| Cisco Wide Area Application Services | =5.1\(.1d\) | |
| Cisco Wide Area Application Services | =5.1\(.1e\) | |
| Cisco Wide Area Application Services | =5.1\(.1f\) | |
| Cisco Wide Area Application Services | =5.2 | |
| Cisco Wide Area Application Services | =5.2\(.1\) | |
| Cisco Wide Area Application Services | =5.3 | |
| Cisco Wide Area Application Services | =5.3\(.1\) | |
| Cisco Wide Area Application Services | =5.3\(.3\) | |
| Cisco Wide Area Application Services | =5.3\(.5\) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3285?
CVE-2014-3285 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service for affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3285?
To mitigate CVE-2014-3285, upgrade the Cisco Wide Area Application Services to a non-vulnerable version.
Which versions of Cisco Wide Area Application Services are affected by CVE-2014-3285?
CVE-2014-3285 affects versions 5.3(.5a) and earlier of Cisco Wide Area Application Services.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-3285 facilitate?
CVE-2014-3285 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack by submitting a crafted SharePoint application.
Is there a workaround available for CVE-2014-3285?
There are no specific workarounds suggested for CVE-2014-3285; upgrading to a patched version is recommended.
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