CVE-2017-3815: Medium severity Cisco TelePresence Server software vulnerability

Published Mar 17, 2017
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Updated

An API Privilege vulnerability in Cisco TelePresence Server Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to emulate Cisco TelePresence Server endpoints. Affected Products: This vulnerability affects Cisco TelePresence Server MSE 8710 Processors that are running a software release prior to Cisco TelePresence Software Release 4.3 and are running in locally managed mode. The vulnerable API was deprecated in Cisco TelePresence Software Release 4.3. More Information: CSCvc37616.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Cisco TelePresence Server software=4.2\(4.17\)
Cisco TelePresence Server software=4.2\(4.18\)
Cisco TelePresence Server software=4.2\(4.19\)

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Cisco TelePresence Server MSE 8710 Processor (locally managed mode) / Cisco TelePresence Server Software to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Cisco TelePresence Software Release 4.3Patch CSCvc37616

Event History

Mar 17, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3815?

CVE-2017-3815 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to Cisco TelePresence Server Software.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3815?

To fix CVE-2017-3815, update the Cisco TelePresence Server Software to a patched version beyond 4.2(4.19).

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-3815?

CVE-2017-3815 affects Cisco TelePresence Server Software versions 4.2(4.17), 4.2(4.18), and 4.2(4.19) on MSE 8710 Processors.

4

Can CVE-2017-3815 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-3815 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker through the API.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3815?

CVE-2017-3815 is classified as an API Privilege vulnerability.

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