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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2015.0619
Cisco Virtual TelePresence Server Serial Console Privileged Access
16 March 2015
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Cisco TelePresence Server Software
Publisher: Cisco Systems
Operating System: Cisco
VMware ESX Server
Impact/Access: Root Compromise -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2015-0660
Original Bulletin:
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2015-0660
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Cisco Security Notice
Cisco Virtual TelePresence Server Serial Console Privileged Access
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2015-0660
CVE ID: CVE-2015-0660
Release Date: 2015 March 12 20:31 UTC (GMT)
Last Updated: 2015 March 12 20:31 UTC (GMT)
Summary
An issue in Cisco Virtual TelePresence Server Software could allow an
authenticated, local attacker to access the shell of the underlying operating
system with the privilege level of the root user.
The issue is due to an undocumented privilege access through the serial
connection, which is available via the vSphere controller. An attacker could
exploit this issue to obtain privileged access to the underlying operating
system. The attacker would need to have administrative privilege on the
vSphere controller. An exploit could allow the attacker to gain access to the
underlying operating system with the privileges of the root user. Cisco
TelePresence Server Software for appliances is not affected by this issue.
Affected Products
Product More Information CVSS
Cisco TelePresence Server Software CSCus61123 6.8/5.6
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