First published: Fri Oct 10 2014(Updated: )
The authentication-manager process in the web framework in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) 7.0(8)E4 and earlier in Cisco Intrusion Detection System (IDS) does not properly manage user tokens, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (temporary MainApp hang) via a crafted connection request to the management interface, aka Bug ID CSCuq39550.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Cisco Intrusion Prevention System | <=7.0\(8\)e4 | |
Cisco Intrusion Prevention System | =7.0 | |
Cisco Intrusion Prevention System | =7.0\(1\)e3 | |
Cisco Intrusion Prevention System | =7.0\(2\)e3 | |
Cisco Intrusion Prevention System | =7.0\(2\)e4 | |
Cisco Intrusion Prevention System | =7.0\(3\)e4 | |
Cisco Intrusion Prevention System | =7.0\(4\)e4 | |
Cisco Intrusion Prevention System | =7.0\(5a\)e4 | |
Cisco Intrusion Prevention System | =7.0\(6\)e4 | |
Cisco Intrusion Prevention System | =7.0\(7\)e4 |
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CVE-2014-3402 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
To resolve CVE-2014-3402, you should upgrade to a later version of the Cisco Intrusion Prevention System than 7.0(8)E4.
CVE-2014-3402 affects the authentication-manager process in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System versions up to and including 7.0(8)E4.
Yes, CVE-2014-3402 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause a temporary MainApp hang.
CVE-2014-3402 represents a denial of service issue due to improper management of user tokens.