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CVE-2016-1444

6.5 · MEDIUM

The Mobile and Remote Access (MRA) component in Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) X8.1 through X8.7 and Expressway X8.1 through X8.6 mishandles certificates, which allows remote a…

Published Jul 7, 2016CWE-20EPSS 1.20%

Overview

CVE-2016-1444 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 7, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Mobile and Remote Access (MRA) component in Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) X8.1 through X8.7 and Expressway X8.1 through X8.6 mishandles certificates, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an arbitrary trusted certificate, aka Bug ID CSCuz64601.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160706-vcsRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/91669Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1036237Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160706-vcsRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/91669Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1036237

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1444?

CVE-2016-1444 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 7, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-1444?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, 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-2016-1444?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2016-1444?

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