Vulnerability identifier: #VU75373
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint (CE)
Hardware solutions /
Office equipment, IP-phones, print servers
Cisco RoomOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the CLI. A local administrator can place a symbolic link in a specific location on the local file system and overwrite arbitrary files.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint (CE): 9 - 11
Cisco RoomOS: 9.0 - 11.0
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-roomos-file-write-rHKwegKf
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.