CVE-2017-12287

Description

A vulnerability in the cluster database (CDB) management component of Cisco Expressway Series Software and Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause the CDB process on an affected system to restart unexpectedly, resulting in a temporary denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to incomplete input validation of URL requests by the REST API of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted URL to the REST API of the affected software on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the CDB process on the affected system to restart unexpectedly, resulting in a temporary DoS condition. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve77571.

Categories

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.50%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco Expressway Series and Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101525 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039626 third party advisory vdb entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171018-expressway-tp-vcs vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12287?
CVE-2017-12287 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-12287?
To fix CVE-2017-12287, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-12287 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-12287 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-12287?
CVE-2017-12287 affects n/a Cisco Expressway Series and Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server.
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