CVE-2012-2486: Code Injection

Published Jul 12, 2012
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Updated

The Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) implementation on Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch before 1.9.0, Cisco TelePresence Immersive Endpoint Devices before 1.9.1, Cisco TelePresence Manager before 1.9.0, and Cisco TelePresence Recording Server before 1.8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging certain adjacency and sending a malformed CDP packet, aka Bug IDs CSCtz40953, CSCtz40947, CSCtz40965, and CSCtz40953.

Affected Software

114 affected components
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software<=1.8.3\(9\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.0.4.0
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.0.4.0\(21\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.1.0
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.1.0\(254\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.1.1
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.1.1\(30\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.1.2
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.1.2\(6\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.5.0
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.5.0\(222\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.5.1
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.5.1\(2\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.5.2
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.5.2\(21\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.5.3
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.5.3.12
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.5.4
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.5.4\(4\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.5.5
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.5.5\(1\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.5.6
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.5.6\(1\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.6.0
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.6.0\(108\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.6.1
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.6.1\(2\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.6.2
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.6.2\(3\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.6.3
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.6.3\(2\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.6.4
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.6.4\(3\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.7.0
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.7.0.1\(5\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.7.1\(15\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.7.2\(75\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.7.3\(2\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.8.0
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.8.0\(1026\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.8.1\(1041\)
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.8.2
Cisco Telepresence Multipoint Switch Software=1.8.2\(2\)
Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch
Cisco TelePresence System Software<=1.9.0.1\(3\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.2.3\(1101\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.3.2\(1393\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.4.7\(2229\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.5.1\(2082\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.5.3\(2115\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.5.10\(3648\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.5.11\(3659\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.5.12\(3701\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.5.13\(3717\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.6.0\(3954\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.6.2\(4023\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.6.3\(4042\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.6.4\(4072\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.6.5\(4097\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.6.6\(4109\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.6.7\(4212\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.6.8\(4222\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.7.0.1\(4764\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.7.0.2\(4719\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.7.1\(4864\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.7.2\(4937\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.7.2.1\(2\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.7.4\(270\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.7.5\(42\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.7.6\(4\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.8.0\(55\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.8.1\(34\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.8.2\(11\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.8.3\(4\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=1.9.0\(46\)
Cisco TelePresence System Software=4.0.0
Cisco Telepresence System 1300 65
Cisco Telepresence System 3000
Cisco Telepresence System 3010
Cisco Telepresence System 3200
Cisco Telepresence System 3210
Cisco Telepresence System T3
Cisco Telepresence System T3
Cisco Telepresence System Tx1300 47
Cisco Telepresence System Tx1310 65
Cisco Telepresence System Tx9000
Cisco Telepresence System Tx9200
Cisco TelePresence Manager<=1.8.1\(682\)
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.1.0.0
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.1.0.0\(209\)
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.2.0.0
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.2.0.0\(200\)
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.3.2\(466\)
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.4.0\(279\)
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.5.1\(420\)
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.5.2\(423\)
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.6.0\(220\)
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.6.2\(64\)
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.6.3\(113\)
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.6.5\(167\)
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.7.1\(732\)
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.7.2\(256\)
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.7.3.1
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.7.4
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.7.5\(62\)
Cisco TelePresence Manager=1.8.0\(582\)
Cisco TelePresence Recording Server<=1.8.0\(160\)
Cisco TelePresence Recording Server=1.6.1\(2\)
Cisco TelePresence Recording Server=1.6.2\(31\)
Cisco TelePresence Recording Server=1.6.3\(4\)
Cisco TelePresence Recording Server=1.7.0\(190\)
Cisco TelePresence Recording Server=1.7.1\(22\)
Cisco TelePresence Recording Server=1.7.2.1
Cisco TelePresence Recording Server=1.7.3\(3\)

Event History

Jul 12, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2486?

CVE-2012-2486 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2486?

To remediate CVE-2012-2486, upgrade your Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch, TelePresence Manager, or other affected products to the latest patched versions provided by Cisco.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2012-2486?

CVE-2012-2486 affects various Cisco TelePresence devices and software versions as listed in the vulnerability advisory.

4

Can CVE-2012-2486 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-2486 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-2486 if I cannot upgrade?

No specific workaround is recommended for CVE-2012-2486; the best approach is to apply the necessary software updates as soon as possible.

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