CVE-2021-40122: Cisco Meeting Server Call Bridge Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability in an API of the Call Bridge feature of Cisco Meeting Server could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability is due to improper handling of large series of message requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a series of messages to the vulnerable API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to reload, dropping all ongoing calls and resulting in a DoS condition.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Meeting Server<=3.1
Cisco Meeting Server>=3.2<3.2.3

Event History

Oct 21, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-40122?

CVE-2021-40122 is a vulnerability in the Call Bridge feature of Cisco Meeting Server that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-40122?

CVE-2021-40122 has a severity score of 7.5, indicating a high severity.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2021-40122?

Cisco Meeting Server versions up to and including 3.2.3 are affected by CVE-2021-40122.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-40122?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-40122 by sending a large series of message requests to the API of the Call Bridge feature of Cisco Meeting Server.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-40122?

Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with mitigation details for CVE-2021-40122. Please refer to the reference link for more information.

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