Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the file descriptor handling of Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to exhaustion of file descriptors while processing a high volume of traffic. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by establishing a high number of concurrent TCP connections to the vulnerable system. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause a restart in a specific process, resulting in a temporary interruption of service. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh77056, CSCvh77058, CSCvh95264.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Telepresence Video Communication Server | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104521Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041172Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104521Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041172Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-0358?
CVE-2018-0358 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the file descriptor handling of Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) con...
How severe is CVE-2018-0358?
CVE-2018-0358 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-0358?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server.