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CVE-2013-1232

5.0 · MEDIUM

The HTTP implementation in Cisco WebEx Node for MCS, WebEx Meetings Server, and WebEx Node for ASR 1000 Series allows remote attackers to read the contents of uninitialized memory locations via a c…

Published May 4, 2013ciscoCWE-20EPSS 1.19%

Overview

CVE-2013-1232 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco webex_meetings_server. It was published on May 4, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The HTTP implementation in Cisco WebEx Node for MCS, WebEx Meetings Server, and WebEx Node for ASR 1000 Series allows remote attackers to read the contents of uninitialized memory locations via a crafted request, aka Bug IDs CSCue36672, CSCue31363, CSCuf17466, and CSCug61252.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update webex_meetings_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1232?

CVE-2013-1232 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco webex_meetings_server. It was published on May 4, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-1232?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-1232?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update webex_meetings_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-1232?

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