CVE-2017-12293: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 19, 2017
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Updated

A vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Meetings Server could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to insufficient limitations on the number of connections that can be made to the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by opening multiple connections to the server and exhausting server resources. A successful exploit could cause the server to reload, resulting in a DoS condition. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf41006.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Webex Meetings Server=2.7

Event History

Oct 19, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12293?

CVE-2017-12293 is classified as a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability that allows attack disruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-12293?

To mitigate CVE-2017-12293, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Cisco WebEx Meetings Server.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-12293?

CVE-2017-12293 affects Cisco WebEx Meetings Server version 2.7 and potentially other versions if they are configured similarly.

4

What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2017-12293?

CVE-2017-12293 can be exploited to execute a denial of service attack by overwhelming the server with connections.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2017-12293?

No, CVE-2017-12293 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers.

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