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CallManager Express (CME) on Cisco IOS before 15.0(1)XA1 does not properly handle SIP TRUNK traffic that contains rate bursts and a "peculiar" request size. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by sending this traffic over a long duration. This issue is identified as Bug ID CSCtb47950.
Overview
This CVE describes a denial of service vulnerability in CallManager Express (CME) on Cisco IOS, where remote attackers can exploit the handling of SIP TRUNK traffic to consume excessive memory, leading to a denial of service condition.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to upgrade to Cisco IOS version 15.0(1)XA1 or later. This version includes the necessary fixes to properly handle SIP TRUNK traffic and prevent the exploitation of this vulnerability.
References
- IBM X-Force Exchange: ciscoios-siptrunk-dos(64585)
- Cisco Security Advisory: Cisco IOS 15.0(1)XA Release Notes
- SecurityFocus: Bugtraq ID 45769
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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- InformationInformation
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- ConstructionConstruction
