CVE-2015-0660 Command injection in n/a

High 7.2 Published 14 Mar 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers with vSphere admin privileges can execute arbitrary OS commands as root via unrestricted serial port access in Cisco Virtual TelePresence Server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-0660?

CVE-2015-0660 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Mar 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cisco Virtual TelePresence Server Software does not properly restrict use of the serial port, which allows local users to execute arbitrary OS commands as root by leveraging vSphere controller administrative privileges, aka Bug ID CSCus61123.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0660?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Telepresence Server Software.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0660?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-0660 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2015-0660 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-0660 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hc47-w8mm-qg2f.