Vulnerability Description
The web framework on Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA), Email Security Appliance (ESA), and Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) devices does not properly manage the state of HTTP and HTTPS sessions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (management GUI outage) via multiple TCP connections, aka Bug IDs CSCuj59411, CSCuf89818, and CSCuh05635.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance | - |
| Cisco | Content Security Management Appliance | - |
| Cisco | Email Security Appliance Firmware | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5537Vendor Advisory
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5537Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-5537?
CVE-2013-5537 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The web framework on Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA), Email Security Appliance (ESA), and Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) devices does not properly manage the state of HTTP and HTTPS se...
How severe is CVE-2013-5537?
CVE-2013-5537 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5537?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Web Security Appliance, Cisco Content Security Management Appliance, Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware.