CVE-2018-0358
First published: Thu Jun 21 2018(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the file descriptor handling of Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to exhaustion of file descriptors while processing a high volume of traffic. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by establishing a high number of concurrent TCP connections to the vulnerable system. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause a restart in a specific process, resulting in a temporary interruption of service. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh77056, CSCvh77058, CSCvh95264.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-0358?
CVE-2018-0358 is a vulnerability in the file descriptor handling of Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-0358?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-0358 by sending a high volume of requests to exhaust the file descriptors of the affected Cisco TelePresence VCS Expressway, causing a denial of service.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0358?
CVE-2018-0358 has a severity level of 7.5 (high).
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-0358?
Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway is affected by CVE-2018-0358.
How can I fix CVE-2018-0358?
To fix CVE-2018-0358, Cisco recommends applying the relevant updates or patches provided by Cisco.
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