CVE-2019-15277: Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint Software Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 16 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint (CE) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute code with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating as the remote support user and sending malicious traffic to a listener who is internal to the device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands with root privileges.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint | <9.8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint (CE) Software vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-15277.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2019-15277?
CVE-2019-15277 has a severity rating of 6.7 (high).
How does this vulnerability occur?
This vulnerability occurs due to insufficient input validation in the CLI of Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint (CE) Software.
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An authenticated, local attacker can exploit this vulnerability.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-15277?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-15277 by authenticating as the re and executing code with root privileges.
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