CVE-2013-6685
First published: Wed Nov 13 2013(Updated: )
The firmware on Cisco Unified IP phones 8961, 9951, and 9971 uses weak permissions for memory block devices, which allows local users to gain privileges by mounting a device with a setuid file in its filesystem, aka Bug ID CSCui04382.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Unified IP Phone Firmware | ||
| Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Unified IP Phone 9951 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Unified IP Phone 9971 Firmware |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6685?
CVE-2013-6685 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6685?
To fix CVE-2013-6685, update to the latest firmware version provided by Cisco for the affected IP phone models.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2013-6685?
CVE-2013-6685 affects the Cisco Unified IP phones models 8961, 9951, and 9971.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2013-6685?
CVE-2013-6685 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by weak permissions on memory block devices.
Is remote access required to exploit CVE-2013-6685?
No, only local access is required to exploit CVE-2013-6685.
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