7.4
CWE
338
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-cp6901-dup-cert-82jdJGe4: Cisco IP Phone Duplicate Key Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jun 15 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability in Cisco Unified IP Phones could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to impersonate another user's phone if the Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) is in secure mode. This vulnerability is due to improper key generation during the manufacturing process that could result in duplicated manufactured keys installed on multiple devices. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by performing a machine-in-the-middle attack on the secure communication between the phone and the CUCM. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to impersonate another user's phone. This vulnerability cannot be addressed with software updates. There is a workaround that addresses this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cp6901-dup-cert-82jdJGe4

Credit: This vulnerability was found by Andrew Chi Cisco during internal security testingDavid McGrew Cisco during internal security testing Cisco during internal security testingBrandon Enright Cisco during internal security testing

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Unified IP Phones
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session Management Edition

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-cp6901-dup-cert-82jdJGe4?

    The severity of cisco-sa-cp6901-dup-cert-82jdJGe4 is considered high due to the potential for remote user impersonation.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-cp6901-dup-cert-82jdJGe4?

    To fix cisco-sa-cp6901-dup-cert-82jdJGe4, apply the recommended software updates provided by Cisco for affected products.

  • What products are affected by cisco-sa-cp6901-dup-cert-82jdJGe4?

    cisco-sa-cp6901-dup-cert-82jdJGe4 affects Cisco Unified IP Phones and Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

  • Who can exploit the vulnerability described in cisco-sa-cp6901-dup-cert-82jdJGe4?

    An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit the vulnerability described in cisco-sa-cp6901-dup-cert-82jdJGe4.

  • What causes the vulnerability in cisco-sa-cp6901-dup-cert-82jdJGe4?

    The vulnerability in cisco-sa-cp6901-dup-cert-82jdJGe4 is caused by improper key generation during the manufacturing process.

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