cisco-sa-20180905-nfvis-dos: Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software Denial of Service Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected system to reboot or shut down. The vulnerability is due to insufficient server-side authorization checks. An attacker who is logged in to the web-based management interface as a low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to use the low-privileged user account to reboot or shut down the affected system.
There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180905-nfvis-dos
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20180905-nfvis-dos?
The severity of cisco-sa-20180905-nfvis-dos is classified as high due to its potential impact on system availability.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20180905-nfvis-dos?
To fix cisco-sa-20180905-nfvis-dos, it is recommended to apply the patches provided by Cisco for the affected version of the software.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20180905-nfvis-dos?
Organizations using Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software are affected by cisco-sa-20180905-nfvis-dos.
What type of attack does cisco-sa-20180905-nfvis-dos permit?
cisco-sa-20180905-nfvis-dos permits an authenticated remote attacker to cause the system to reboot or shut down.
What causes the vulnerability in cisco-sa-20180905-nfvis-dos?
The vulnerability in cisco-sa-20180905-nfvis-dos is caused by insufficient server-side authorization checks in the web-based management interface.