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CVE-2010-3038

10.0 · HIGH

Cisco Unified Videoconferencing (UVC) System 5110 and 5115, when the Linux operating system is used, has a default password for the (1) root, (2) cs, and (3) develop accounts, which makes it easier…

Published Nov 22, 2010ciscoCWE-255EPSS 3.31%

Overview

CVE-2010-3038 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco unified_videoconferencing_system_5110_firmware. It was published on November 22, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cisco Unified Videoconferencing (UVC) System 5110 and 5115, when the Linux operating system is used, has a default password for the (1) root, (2) cs, and (3) develop accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via the (a) FTP or (b) SSH daemon, aka Bug ID CSCti54008.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update unified_videoconferencing_system_5110_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3038?

CVE-2010-3038 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco unified_videoconferencing_system_5110_firmware. It was published on November 22, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-3038?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-3038?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update unified_videoconferencing_system_5110_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-3038?

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