CVE-2017-12857: Infoleak

Published Aug 25, 2017
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Updated

Polycom SoundStation IP, VVX, and RealPresence Trio that are running software older than UCS 4.0.12, 5.4.5 rev AG, 5.4.7, 5.5.2, or 5.6.0 are affected by a vulnerability in their UCS web application. This vulnerability could allow an authenticated remote attacker to read a segment of the phone's memory which could contain an administrator's password or other sensitive information.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Polycom Unified Communications Software<=4.0.11
Polycom SoundStation IP
Polycom Unified Communications Software<=5.4.6
Polycom Unified Communications Software<=5.5.1
Polycom VVX
Polycom Unified Communications Software<=5.4.4
Polycom RealPresence Trio

Event History

Aug 25, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12857?

CVE-2017-12857 has been assigned a moderate severity level due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-12857?

To mitigate CVE-2017-12857, upgrade your Polycom devices to UCS version 4.0.12 or later, or to version 5.4.5 rev AG or later.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2017-12857?

CVE-2017-12857 affects Polycom SoundStation IP, VVX, and RealPresence Trio devices running older software versions.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2017-12857 allow?

CVE-2017-12857 allows an authenticated remote attacker to read a segment of the phone's memory.

5

Is it safe to use older versions of Polycom software after CVE-2017-12857?

Using older versions of Polycom software is not safe as they are vulnerable to CVE-2017-12857.

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