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The vulnerability CVE-2014-2196 is a serious security flaw found in Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) 5.1.1 before 5.1.1e. This vulnerability is triggered when SharePoint prefetch optimization is enabled. It allows remote SharePoint servers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed response. This could potentially allow an attacker to gain control of the system. The vulnerability is also known as Bug ID CSCue18479.
Overview
The vulnerability CVE-2014-2196 is a critical security flaw that affects Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) 5.1.1 before 5.1.1e. The vulnerability is triggered when SharePoint prefetch optimization is enabled, which allows remote SharePoint servers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed response. This could potentially allow an attacker to gain control of the system. The vulnerability was made public on 21st May 2014.
Remediation
Users are advised to upgrade to Cisco WAAS 5.1.1e or later versions to fix this vulnerability. It is also recommended to disable SharePoint prefetch optimization if it is not needed. Always ensure to keep your systems and applications updated to the latest versions to prevent such vulnerabilities.
References
- Cisco Security Advisory: http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20140521-waas
- Security Tracker: http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030265
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis 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.
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.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
