CVE-2014-2168 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.6 Published 2 May 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Cisco TelePresence systems by sending crafted DNS response packets.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-2168?

CVE-2014-2168 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 May 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Cisco TelePresence TC Software 4.x and 5.x and TE Software 4.x and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted DNS response packets, aka Bug ID CSCty44804.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2168?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Cisco Telepresence Tc Software, Cisco Telepresence Te Software.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2168?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2168 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2014-2168 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2168 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w8h8-3h8g-5c5r.