CVE-2023-20255: Input Validation

Published Nov 1, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability in an API of the Web 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 insufficient validation of HTTP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP packets to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a partial availability condition, which could cause ongoing video calls to be dropped due to the invalid packets reaching the Web Bridge.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Meeting Server<3.6.1

Event History

Nov 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-20255?

CVE-2023-20255 is a vulnerability in the Web Bridge feature of Cisco Meeting Server that allows an unauthenticated attacker to cause a DoS condition.

2

How does CVE-2023-20255 affect Cisco Meeting Server?

CVE-2023-20255 affects Cisco Meeting Server versions up to and excluding 3.6.1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20255?

CVE-2023-20255 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-20255?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-20255 by sending crafted HTTP requests to the API of the Web Bridge feature.

5

Is there a fix or patch available for CVE-2023-20255?

Cisco has released a security advisory with mitigation details for CVE-2023-20255, which can be found at the following URL: [link](https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cms-segfault-G6ES4Ve8)

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