Vulnerability Description
Polycom MGC 25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large number of "user" requests to the control port 5003, as demonstrated using the blast TCP stress tester.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Polycom | Mgc-100 | All versions |
| Polycom | Mgc-25 | 5.51.21 |
| Polycom | Mgc-50 | All versions |
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-July/006494.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105804648003163&w=2
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-July/006494.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105804648003163&w=2
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0556?
CVE-2003-0556 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Polycom MGC 25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large number of "user" requests to the control port 5003, as demonstrated using the blast TCP stress tester.
How severe is CVE-2003-0556?
CVE-2003-0556 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0556?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Polycom Mgc-100, Polycom Mgc-25, Polycom Mgc-50.