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CVE-2014-0721

10.0 · HIGH

The Cisco Unified SIP Phone 3905 with firmware before 9.4(1) allows remote attackers to obtain root access via a session on the test interface on TCP port 7870, aka Bug ID CSCuh75574.

Published Feb 22, 2014ciscoCWE-264EPSS 2.91%

Overview

CVE-2014-0721 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco unified_sip_phone_3905. It was published on February 22, 2014 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

The Cisco Unified SIP Phone 3905 with firmware before 9.4(1) allows remote attackers to obtain root access via a session on the test interface on TCP port 7870, aka Bug ID CSCuh75574.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update unified_sip_phone_3905 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-2014-0721?

CVE-2014-0721 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco unified_sip_phone_3905. It was published on February 22, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-0721?

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-2014-0721?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update unified_sip_phone_3905 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-2014-0721?

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