cisco-sa-20190717-spa500-command: Cisco Small Business SPA500 Series IP Phones Local Command Execution Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jul 17 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in Cisco Small Business SPA500 Series IP Phones could allow a physically proximate attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the device configuration interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the configuration interface, which may require a password, and then accessing the device's physical interface and inserting a USB storage device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device in an elevated security context. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190717-spa500-command
Credit: Dustin Cobb Aon
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco SPA500 Series IP Phones firmware |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20190717-spa500-command?
The severity of cisco-sa-20190717-spa500-command is rated as high due to the potential for arbitrary command execution.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20190717-spa500-command?
To fix cisco-sa-20190717-spa500-command, update the firmware of your Cisco Small Business SPA500 Series IP Phones to the latest version provided by Cisco.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20190717-spa500-command?
Cisco Small Business SPA500 Series IP Phones are affected by cisco-sa-20190717-spa500-command.
What causes cisco-sa-20190717-spa500-command vulnerability?
cisco-sa-20190717-spa500-command vulnerability is caused by improper input validation in the device configuration interface.
Can cisco-sa-20190717-spa500-command be exploited remotely?
No, cisco-sa-20190717-spa500-command requires physical proximity to exploit.
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