CVE-2017-6648: High severity Cisco TelePresence CE Software vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) of the Cisco TelePresence Codec (TC) and Collaboration Endpoint (CE) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a TelePresence endpoint to reload unexpectedly, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to a lack of flow-control mechanisms within the software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a flood of SIP INVITE packets to the affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to impact the availability of services and data of the device, including a complete DoS condition. This vulnerability affects the following Cisco TC and CE platforms when running software versions prior to TC 7.3.8 and CE 8.3.0. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCux94002.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6648?
CVE-2017-6648 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6648?
To fix CVE-2017-6648, upgrade to the latest version of Cisco TelePresence CE or TC Software that addresses this vulnerability.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6648?
CVE-2017-6648 affects various versions of Cisco TelePresence CE and TC Software, including versions 8.2.2 and 3.1.5.
Can CVE-2017-6648 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-6648 can be exploited by an unauthenticated, remote attacker.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-6648?
The impact of CVE-2017-6648 is the potential for an attacker to cause the TelePresence endpoint to reload unexpectedly, resulting in service disruption.