CVE-2015-6288: Medium severity cisco content security management vulnerability

Published Sep 14, 2015
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Updated

Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) 7.8.0-000 does not properly validate credentials, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (rapid log-file rollover and application fault) via crafted HTTP requests, aka Bug ID CSCuw09620.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Content Security Management Appliance=7.8_base

Event History

Sep 14, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6288?

CVE-2015-6288 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6288?

To fix CVE-2015-6288, upgrade your Cisco Content Security Management Appliance to a version that addresses this vulnerability, specifically later than 7.8.0-000.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2015-6288?

The impact of CVE-2015-6288 is that it allows remote attackers to trigger application faults and rapid log-file rollover, leading to a denial of service.

4

Which versions of Cisco Content Security Management Appliance are affected by CVE-2015-6288?

CVE-2015-6288 affects Cisco Content Security Management Appliance version 7.8.0-000.

5

Can CVE-2015-6288 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-6288 can be exploited remotely through crafted HTTP requests.

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