Vulnerability Description
A privilege escalation issue in Cisco Unified IP Conference Station 7937G 1-4-4-0 through 1-4-5-7 allows attackers to reset the credentials for the SSH administrative console to arbitrary values. Note: We cannot prove this vulnerability exists. Out of an abundance of caution, this CVE is being assigned to better serve our customers and ensure all who are still running this product understand that the product is end of life and should be removed or upgraded. For more information on this, and how to upgrade, refer to the CVE’s reference information
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Unified Ip Conference Station 7937G Firmware | >= 1.4.4.0, <= 1.4.5.7 |
| Cisco | Unified Ip Conference Station 7937G | - |
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158818/Cisco-7937G-Privilege-Escalation.htExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.blacklanternsecurity.com/2020-08-07-Cisco-Unified-IP-Conference-StatExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/collaboration-endpoints/unifieVendor Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158818/Cisco-7937G-Privilege-Escalation.htExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.blacklanternsecurity.com/2020-08-07-Cisco-Unified-IP-Conference-StatExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/collaboration-endpoints/unifieVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-16137?
CVE-2020-16137 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A privilege escalation issue in Cisco Unified IP Conference Station 7937G 1-4-4-0 through 1-4-5-7 allows attackers to reset the credentials for the SSH administrative console to arbitrary values. Note...
How severe is CVE-2020-16137?
CVE-2020-16137 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-16137?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Unified Ip Conference Station 7937G Firmware, Cisco Unified Ip Conference Station 7937G.