Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in multiple Cisco Unified Communications and Contact Center Solutions products could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to the improper processing of user-provided data that is being read into memory. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted message to a listening port of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with the privileges of the web services user. With access to the underlying operating system, the attacker could also establish root access on the affected device.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Unified Communications Manager | < 12.5\(1\)su8 |
| Cisco | Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service | < 12.5\(1\)su8 |
| Cisco | Unity Connection | < 12.5\(1\)su8 |
| Cisco | Unified Contact Center Express | 12.5\(1\) |
| Cisco | Virtualized Voice Browser | 12.5\(1\) |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/ciIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/ciIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-20253?
CVE-2024-20253 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). A vulnerability in multiple Cisco Unified Communications and Contact Center Solutions products could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. This vul...
How severe is CVE-2024-20253?
CVE-2024-20253 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-20253?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service, Cisco Unity Connection, Cisco Unified Contact Center Express, Cisco Virtualized Voice Browser.