cisco-sa-20191120-unity-exp-comm-inject: Cisco Unity Express Command Injection Vulnerability
First published: Wed Nov 20 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Unity Express could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need valid administrator credentials. The vulnerability is due to improper input validation for certain CLI commands that are executed on a vulnerable system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the system and sending crafted CLI commands. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system and elevate privileges to root. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. 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-20191120-unity-exp-comm-inject
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Unity Express Software |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20191120-unity-exp-comm-inject?
The severity of cisco-sa-20191120-unity-exp-comm-inject is considered high due to its potential to allow command injection with root privileges.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20191120-unity-exp-comm-inject?
To fix cisco-sa-20191120-unity-exp-comm-inject, you should apply the latest firmware updates provided by Cisco for Unity Express.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20191120-unity-exp-comm-inject?
Cisco Unity Express users with authenticated local access are affected by cisco-sa-20191120-unity-exp-comm-inject.
What are the potential impacts of cisco-sa-20191120-unity-exp-comm-inject?
The potential impacts of cisco-sa-20191120-unity-exp-comm-inject include unauthorized command execution and system compromise.
Is user authentication required to exploit cisco-sa-20191120-unity-exp-comm-inject?
Yes, valid administrator credentials are required to exploit cisco-sa-20191120-unity-exp-comm-inject.
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