Vulnerability Description
The sensor in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) 7.0 and 7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file-handle exhaustion and mainApp hang) by making authentication attempts that exceed the configured limit, aka Bug ID CSCto51204.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Intrusion Prevention System | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.cisco.com/web/software/282549709/56954/IPS-7-1-3-E4_readme.txt
- http://www.cisco.com/web/software/282549709/56954/IPS-7-1-3-E4_readme.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4022?
CVE-2011-4022 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The sensor in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) 7.0 and 7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file-handle exhaustion and mainApp hang) by making authentication attempts that ...
How severe is CVE-2011-4022?
CVE-2011-4022 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-2011-4022?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Intrusion Prevention System.