CVE-2019-12622: Cisco RoomOS Software Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Aug 21 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in Cisco RoomOS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to write files to the underlying filesystem with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient permission restrictions on a specific process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected device with remote support credentials and initiating the specific process on the device and sending crafted data to that process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to write files to the underlying file system with root privileges.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Telepresence Codec C40 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Telepresence Codec C40 | ||
| Cisco Telepresence Codec C60 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Telepresence Codec C60 | ||
| Cisco Telepresence Codec C90 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Telepresence Codec C90 | ||
| Cisco RoomOS | <=9.7.2 | |
| Cisco RoomOS | >9.7.3<9.8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-12622?
CVE-2019-12622 is a vulnerability in Cisco RoomOS Software that allows an authenticated local attacker to write files to the underlying filesystem with root privileges.
How does CVE-2019-12622 occur?
CVE-2019-12622 occurs due to insufficient permission restrictions on a specific process in Cisco RoomOS Software.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12622?
CVE-2019-12622 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-12622?
Cisco Telepresence Codec C40 Firmware, Cisco Telepresence Codec C60 Firmware, and Cisco RoomOS versions 9.7.2 to 9.8.0 are affected by CVE-2019-12622.
How can I fix CVE-2019-12622?
To fix CVE-2019-12622, users should upgrade to a fixed version of Cisco RoomOS Software as mentioned in the Cisco Security Advisory.
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