CVE-2019-10688: Medium severity polycom unified communications software vulnerability

Published Apr 23, 2019
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Updated

VVX products with software versions including and prior to, UCS 5.9.2 with Better Together over Ethernet Connector (BToE) application 3.9.1, use hard-coded credentials to establish connections between the host application and the device.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Polycom Unified Communications Software<=5.8.0
Polycom Better Together Over Ethernet Connector<=3.8.0

Event History

Apr 23, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:58 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-10688?

CVE-2019-10688 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the use of hard-coded credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-10688?

To fix CVE-2019-10688, upgrade to the latest version of Polycom Unified Communications Software and BToE application that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2019-10688?

CVE-2019-10688 affects Polycom VVX products running UCS versions inclusive of 5.9.2 and Better Together over Ethernet Connector versions inclusive of 3.9.1.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2019-10688?

The implications of CVE-2019-10688 include potential unauthorized access to Polycom devices due to the use of hard-coded credentials.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-10688?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2019-10688, so upgrading to a fixed version is essential for mitigation.

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