CVE-2017-12293

Name: CVE-2017-12293
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-19T08:29:00.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12293 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Meetings Server could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to insufficient limitations on the number of connections that can be made to the affected software. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Meetings Server could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to insufficient limitations on the number of connections that can be made to the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by opening multiple connections to the server and exhausting server resources. A successful exploit could cause the server to reload, resulting in a DoS condition. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf41006.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.30%

81.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Webex Meetings Server	2.7

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101492Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039618Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171018-wmsVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101492Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039618Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171018-wmsVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 19, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12293?

How severe is CVE-2017-12293?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12293 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12293?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST