CVE-2019-15962: Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint Software Arbitrary File Write 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 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.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-15962?
The severity of CVE-2019-15962 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.4.
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.
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.
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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