What is CVE-2019-15967?

CVE-2019-15967 is a vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint (CE) and Cisco RoomOS Software that allows an authenticated, local attacker to enable audio recording without notifying users.

How severe is CVE-2019-15967?

CVE-2019-15967 has a severity score of 4.4, which is classified as medium severity.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-15967?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-15967 by using unnecessary debug commands in the CLI of the affected software.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-15967?

Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with details on how to mitigate this vulnerability. Please refer to the official advisory for the latest information and recommended actions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-15967

medium

4.4

CWE

284

26/11/2019

16/10/2020

CVE-2019-15967

Q: Which software is affected by CVE-2019-15967?

CVE-2019-15967 affects Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint (CE) and Cisco RoomOS Software versions up to 9.8.1 and 2019-09-drop1, respectively.

First published: Tue Nov 26 2019(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint (CE) and Cisco RoomOS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to enable audio recording without notifying users. The vulnerability is due to the presence of unnecessary debug commands. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by gaining unrestricted access to the restricted shell and using the specific debug commands. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to enable the microphone of an affected device to record audio without notifying users.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint	<9.8.1
Cisco RoomOS	<2019-09-drop1

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Reference Links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20191106-telece-ros-eve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15967?
CVE-2019-15967 is a vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint (CE) and Cisco RoomOS Software that allows an authenticated, local attacker to enable audio recording without notifying users.
How severe is CVE-2019-15967?
CVE-2019-15967 has a severity score of 4.4, which is classified as medium severity.
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-15967?
CVE-2019-15967 affects Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint (CE) and Cisco RoomOS Software versions up to 9.8.1 and 2019-09-drop1, respectively.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-15967?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-15967 by using unnecessary debug commands in the CLI of the affected software.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-15967?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with details on how to mitigate this vulnerability. Please refer to the official advisory for the latest information and recommended actions.

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