CVE-2018-0358

Name: CVE-2018-0358
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-21T11:29:00.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0358 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the file descriptor handling of Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to exhaustion of file descriptors while processing a high volume of traffic. EPSS estimates a 3.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the file descriptor handling of Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to exhaustion of file descriptors while processing a high volume of traffic. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by establishing a high number of concurrent TCP connections to the vulnerable system. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause a restart in a specific process, resulting in a temporary interruption of service. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh77056, CSCvh77058, CSCvh95264.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.45%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104521Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041172Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180620-vcse-dosVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104521Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041172Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180620-vcse-dosVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 21, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0358?

How severe is CVE-2018-0358?

CVE-2018-0358 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0358?

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