First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to consume excessive system memory and cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to inefficient memory management. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a large number of crafted HTTP requests to the affected web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to exhaust system memory, which could cause the system to stop processing new connections and could result in a DoS condition. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. 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-emvman-3y6LuTcZ
Credit: This vulnerability was found during the resolution a Cisco TAC support case
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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The severity of cisco-sa-emvman-3y6LuTcZ is classified as high due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
To fix cisco-sa-emvman-3y6LuTcZ, apply the latest patches or updates provided by Cisco for the SD-WAN vManage Software.
The vulnerability cisco-sa-emvman-3y6LuTcZ is caused by inefficient memory management within the web-based management interface.
Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software users are affected by cisco-sa-emvman-3y6LuTcZ, particularly those using versions impacted by the vulnerability.
Yes, cisco-sa-emvman-3y6LuTcZ can be exploited by an authenticated, remote attacker.