CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-0744

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Cisco DTA Control System (DTACS) version 4.0.0.9 and Cisco Headend System Release are vulnerable to remote attacks that can lead to denial of service through excessive CPU and memory consumption and TCP service outage. Attackers can exploit a SYN flood or another type of TCP traffic flood.

Risk Assessment

Denial of service can lead to disruptions in system operations, affecting service availability for users. Organizations may experience significant operational issues and loss of reputation.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest software version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing DDoS protection mechanisms is advisable.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Cisco DTA Control System (DTACS) 4.0.0.9 and Cisco Headend System Release allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption, and TCP service outage) via (1) a SYN flood or (2) another type of TCP traffic flood, aka Bug IDs CSCus50642, CSCus50662, CSCus50625, CSCus50657, and CSCus68315.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS