Vulnerability Description
Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) 8.0.7 allows remote HTTP servers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption from stale TCP connections) via crafted responses, aka Bug ID CSCuw10426.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Web Security Virtual Appliance | 8.0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=40896Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76687Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033530Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=40896Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76687Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033530Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6290?
CVE-2015-6290 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) 8.0.7 allows remote HTTP servers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption from stale TCP connections) via crafted responses, aka Bug ID CSCuw10426.
How severe is CVE-2015-6290?
CVE-2015-6290 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-6290?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Web Security Virtual Appliance.