cisco-sa-cms-xmpp-dos-ptfGUsBx: Cisco Meeting Server Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Feb 19, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP) feature of Cisco Meeting Server software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition for users of XMPP conferencing applications. Other applications and processes are unaffected. The vulnerability is due to improper input validation of XMPP packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted XMPP packets to an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause process crashes and a DoS condition for XMPP conferencing applications. Cisco has released software updates that address the vulnerability described in this advisory. 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-cms-xmpp-dos-ptfGUsBx

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Meeting Server

Event History

Feb 19, 2020
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-cms-xmpp-dos-ptfGUsBx?

The severity of cisco-sa-cms-xmpp-dos-ptfGUsBx is rated as high due to the potential for an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-cms-xmpp-dos-ptfGUsBx?

To fix cisco-sa-cms-xmpp-dos-ptfGUsBx, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Cisco for the Meeting Server software.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-cms-xmpp-dos-ptfGUsBx?

Organizations using Cisco Meeting Server software that utilizes the XMPP feature are affected by cisco-sa-cms-xmpp-dos-ptfGUsBx.

4

What are the potential risks of cisco-sa-cms-xmpp-dos-ptfGUsBx?

The risks of cisco-sa-cms-xmpp-dos-ptfGUsBx include interruption of XMPP conferencing services and possible impacts on user productivity.

5

Is there a workaround for cisco-sa-cms-xmpp-dos-ptfGUsBx?

Currently, the recommended course of action for cisco-sa-cms-xmpp-dos-ptfGUsBx is to apply the security patch released by Cisco, as no specific workarounds are advised.

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