CVE-2015-4196
First published: Sat Jul 04 2015(Updated: )
Platform Software before 4.4.5 in Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager (CDM) 8.x has a hardcoded password for a privileged account, which allows remote attackers to obtain root access by leveraging knowledge of this password and entering it in an SSH session, aka Bug ID CSCuq45546.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager Platform | =4.4.1 | |
| Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager Platform | =4.4.2 | |
| Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager Platform | =4.4.3 | |
| Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager Platform | =4.4.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4196?
CVE-2015-4196 is considered to have a high severity due to the presence of a hardcoded password that allows remote attackers to gain root access.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4196?
To fix CVE-2015-4196, upgrade Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager to version 4.4.5 or later where the hardcoded password issue is resolved.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-4196?
CVE-2015-4196 affects users operating Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager versions 4.4.1 through 4.4.4.
What can an attacker do by exploiting CVE-2015-4196?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2015-4196 can obtain root access to the affected Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager through SSH.
When was CVE-2015-4196 disclosed?
CVE-2015-4196 was disclosed on July 1, 2015, in a Cisco security advisory.
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