CVE-2016-6448 Memory corruption in Cisco Meeting Server before 2.0.3 and Acano Server before 1.9.5

Critical 9.8 Published 3 Nov 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Cisco Meeting Server via a flaw in the SDP parser.

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-2016-6448?

CVE-2016-6448 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Cisco Meeting Server before 2.0.3 and Acano Server before 1.9.5, published on 3 Nov 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in the Session Description Protocol (SDP) parser of Cisco Meeting Server could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. This vulnerability affects the following products: Cisco Meeting Server releases prior to Release 2.0.3, Acano Server releases 1.9.x prior to Release 1.9.5, Acano Server releases 1.8.x prior to Release 1.8.17. More Information: CSCva76004. Known Affected Releases: 1.8.x 1.92.0.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6448?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Meeting Server.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6448?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6448 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-2016-6448 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6448 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rp77-2mhc-jvcr.