CVE-2014-2172 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in Cisco TelePresence TC Software versions 4.x and 5.x, and TE Software versions 4.x and 6.0. This flaw allows authenticated local users to gain elevated privileges by exploiting improper handling of a u-boot compiler flag within internal executable files. With a CVSS score of 6.6 (Medium), successful exploitation requires local access and medium attack complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, and it is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
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