CVE-2015-4325: Medium severity cisco telepresence video communication server firmware vulnerability

Published Oct 12, 2015
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Updated

The process-management implementation in Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway X8.5.2 allows local users to gain privileges by terminating a firestarter.py supervised process and then triggering the restart of a process by the root account, aka Bug ID CSCuv12272.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server Software=x8.5.2

Event History

Oct 12, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4325?

CVE-2015-4325 has been classified with a high severity score due to the potential for privilege escalation by local users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4325?

To fix CVE-2015-4325, upgrade your Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2015-4325?

CVE-2015-4325 affects local users of Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server software version X8.5.2.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2015-4325?

CVE-2015-4325 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated access rights.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2015-4325?

The impact of CVE-2015-4325 includes unauthorized access and potential control over administrative functions of the server.

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