CVE-2014-2172: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri May 02 2014(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Cisco TelePresence TC Software 4.x and 5.x and TE Software 4.x and 6.0 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging improper handling of the u-boot compiler flag for internal executable files, aka Bug ID CSCub67693.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com psirt@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =4.0.0 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =4.0.1 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =4.0.4 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =4.1.1 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =4.1.2 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =4.2.0 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =4.2.1 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =4.2.2 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =4.2.3 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =4.2.4 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =5.0.0 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =5.0.1 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =5.0.2 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =5.1.0 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =5.1.1 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =5.1.2 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =5.1.3 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =5.1.4 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =5.1.5 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =5.1.6 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TC | =5.1.7 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TE Software | =4.1.0 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TE Software | =4.1.1 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TE Software | =4.1.2 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TE Software | =4.1.3 | |
| Cisco TelePresence TE Software | =6.0 | |
| =4.0.0 | ||
| =4.0.1 | ||
| =4.0.4 | ||
| =4.1.1 | ||
| =4.1.2 | ||
| =4.2.0 | ||
| =4.2.1 | ||
| =4.2.2 | ||
| =4.2.3 | ||
| =4.2.4 | ||
| =5.0.0 | ||
| =5.0.1 | ||
| =5.0.2 | ||
| =5.1.0 | ||
| =5.1.1 | ||
| =5.1.2 | ||
| =5.1.3 | ||
| =5.1.4 | ||
| =5.1.5 | ||
| =5.1.6 | ||
| =5.1.7 | ||
| =4.1.0 | ||
| =4.1.1 | ||
| =4.1.2 | ||
| =4.1.3 | ||
| =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2172?
The severity of CVE-2014-2172 is classified as high due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2172?
To fix CVE-2014-2172, upgrade Cisco TelePresence TC Software to version 5.1.4 or later.
Which Cisco products are affected by CVE-2014-2172?
CVE-2014-2172 affects Cisco TelePresence TC Software versions 4.x and 5.x, as well as TE Software versions 4.x and 6.0.
Can CVE-2014-2172 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2014-2172 requires local access to the affected Cisco devices for exploitation.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-2172?
CVE-2014-2172 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that affects the handling of internal executable files.
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