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CVE-2013-3405

4.3 · MEDIUM

The web portal in TC software on Cisco TelePresence endpoints does not require an exact password match during a login attempt by a user who has not configured a password, which allows remote attack…

Published Jul 10, 2013ciscoCWE-264EPSS 1.18%

Overview

CVE-2013-3405 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco telepresence_tc_software. It was published on July 10, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The web portal in TC software on Cisco TelePresence endpoints does not require an exact password match during a login attempt by a user who has not configured a password, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by sending an arbitrary password, aka Bug ID CSCud96071.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update telepresence_tc_software 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-2013-3405?

CVE-2013-3405 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco telepresence_tc_software. It was published on July 10, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-3405?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-3405?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update telepresence_tc_software 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-2013-3405?

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