cisco-sa-20190619-imc-dos: Cisco Integrated Management Controller Denial of Service Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the web server of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to cause a buffer overflow, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to incorrect bounds checking. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the affected system. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause a buffer overflow, resulting in a process crash and DoS condition on the device. 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-20190619-imc-dos
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of Cisco SA 2019-0619 IMC DoS?
The severity of Cisco SA 2019-0619 IMC DoS is high due to the potential for denial of service on affected devices.
How do I fix Cisco SA 2019-0619 IMC DoS?
To fix Cisco SA 2019-0619 IMC DoS, apply the available software updates provided by Cisco for the Integrated Management Controller.
Who is affected by Cisco SA 2019-0619 IMC DoS?
Authenticated local users with access to Cisco Integrated Management Controller devices are affected by Cisco SA 2019-0619 IMC DoS.
What malicious actions can be taken using Cisco SA 2019-0619 IMC DoS?
An attacker can exploit Cisco SA 2019-0619 IMC DoS to perform a buffer overflow, causing a denial of service condition.
What is the cause of Cisco SA 2019-0619 IMC DoS?
The cause of Cisco SA 2019-0619 IMC DoS is incorrect bounds checking in the web server of the Cisco Integrated Management Controller.