Vulnerability Description
Memory leak in the gk_circuit_info_do_in_acf function in the H.323 implementation in Cisco IOS before 15.0(1)XA allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of calls over a long duration, as demonstrated by InterZone Clear Token (IZCT) test traffic, aka Bug ID CSCsz72535.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios | < 15.0\(1\)xa |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/15_0/15_0x/15_01_XA/rn800xa.pdfRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64731Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/15_0/15_0x/15_01_XA/rn800xa.pdfRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64731Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-5039?
CVE-2009-5039 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Memory leak in the gk_circuit_info_do_in_acf function in the H.323 implementation in Cisco IOS before 15.0(1)XA allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large nu...
How severe is CVE-2009-5039?
CVE-2009-5039 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-2009-5039?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios.