Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the lighttpd module in Cisco IOS XR 5.1 and earlier on Network Convergence System 6000 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process reload) by establishing many TCP sessions, aka Bug ID CSCuq45239.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios Xr | <= 5.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-8005Vendor Advisory
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=36532Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71287
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031262
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98937
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-8005Vendor Advisory
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=36532Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71287
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031262
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98937
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8005?
CVE-2014-8005 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Race condition in the lighttpd module in Cisco IOS XR 5.1 and earlier on Network Convergence System 6000 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process reload) by establishing m...
How severe is CVE-2014-8005?
CVE-2014-8005 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-2014-8005?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios Xr.