CVE-2013-5521 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

Cisco Identity Services Engine does not properly restrict the creation of guest accounts, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (exhaustion of the account supply) via a series of requests within one session, aka Bug ID CSCue94287.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Identity Services Engine Software	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5521Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5521Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-5521?

CVE-2013-5521 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Cisco Identity Services Engine does not properly restrict the creation of guest accounts, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (exhaustion of the account supply) via a series of ...

How severe is CVE-2013-5521?

CVE-2013-5521 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-2013-5521?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Identity Services Engine Software.