CVE-2019-1878: Cisco TelePresence Endpoint Command Shell Injection Vulnerability
First published: Thu Jun 20 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) implementation for the Cisco TelePresence Codec (TC) and Collaboration Endpoint (CE) Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to inject arbitrary shell commands that are executed by the device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of received CDP packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted CDP packets to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands or scripts on the targeted device.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Telepresence Ce | >=8.0.0<8.3.7 | |
| Cisco Telepresence Ce | >=9.1.0<9.5.3 | |
| Cisco Telepresence Ce | >=9.6.0<9.6.3 | |
| Cisco Telepresence Tc | >=7.0.0<7.3.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-1878?
CVE-2019-1878 is a vulnerability in the Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) implementation for the Cisco TelePresence Codec (TC) and Collaboration Endpoint (CE) Software.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1878?
CVE-2019-1878 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How does CVE-2019-1878 affect Cisco TelePresence Codec (TC) and Collaboration Endpoint (CE) Software?
CVE-2019-1878 allows an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to inject arbitrary shell commands that are executed by the device.
What is the affected software for CVE-2019-1878?
The affected software for CVE-2019-1878 includes Cisco TelePresence Codec (TC) and Collaboration Endpoint (CE) Software versions 8.0.0 to 8.3.7, 9.1.0 to 9.5.3, and 9.6.0 to 9.6.3.
How can I fix CVE-2019-1878?
To fix CVE-2019-1878, upgrade to a patched version of the Cisco TelePresence Codec (TC) and Collaboration Endpoint (CE) Software.
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