CVE-2018-15437: cisco advanced_malware_protection_for_endpoints Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-15437 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in cisco advanced_malware_protection_for_endpoints. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 08-11-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 26-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in the system scanning component of Cisco Immunet and Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints running on Microsoft Windows could allow a local attacker to disable the scanning functionality of the product. This could allow executable files to be launched on the system without being analyzed for threats. The vulnerability is due to improper process resource handling. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by gaining local access to a system running Microsoft Windows and protected by Cisco Immunet or Cisco AMP for Endpoints and executing a malicious file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to prevent the scanning services from functioning properly and ultimately prevent the system from being protected from further intrusion.

• CWE-400Uncontrolled Resource ConsumptionThe product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.