CVE-2014-2174 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers on the local network can obtain root privileges due to improper access control in Cisco TelePresence systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-2174?
CVE-2014-2174 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 May 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Cisco TelePresence T, TelePresence TE, and TelePresence TC before 7.1 do not properly implement access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain root privileges by sending packets on the local network and allows physically proximate attackers to obtain root privileges via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCub67651.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2174?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Cisco Telepresence Tc Software, Cisco Telepresence Te Software.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2174?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2174 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2014-2174 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2174 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mx29-5cr3-ph3c.