CVE-2019-15962: Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint Software Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability

Published Oct 16, 2019
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Updated

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint (CE) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to write files to the /root directory of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper permission assignment. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in as the remotesupport user and writing files to the /root directory of an affected device.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint=7.3.18
Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint=8.3.7
Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint=9.6.4
Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint=9.7.2
Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint=9.8.0
Cisco Webex Board 55
Cisco Webex Board 55s
Cisco Webex Board 70
Cisco Webex Board 70s
Cisco Webex Board 85s
Cisco Webex Room 55
Cisco Webex Room 55 Dual
Cisco Webex Room 70 Dual
Cisco Webex Room 70 Dual G2
Cisco Webex Room 70 Single
Cisco Webex Room 70 Single G2
Cisco Webex Room Kit
Cisco Webex Room Kit Mini

Event History

Oct 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Cisco TelePresence Collaborative Endpoint vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Cisco TelePresence Collaborative Endpoint vulnerability is CVE-2019-15962.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15962?

The severity of CVE-2019-15962 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.4.

3

Which Cisco TelePresence Collaborative Endpoint versions are affected by CVE-2019-15962?

The Cisco TelePresence Collaborative Endpoint versions 7.3.18, 8.3.7, 9.6.4, 9.7.2, and 9.8.0 are affected by CVE-2019-15962.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-15962?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-15962 by writing files to the /root directory of an affected device.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-15962?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-15962 at the following link: [https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20191016-tele-ce-filewrite]

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