CVE-2016-1421

A vulnerability in the web application for Cisco IP Phones could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute code with root privileges or cause a reload of an affected IP phone, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability exists because the affected software fails to check the bounds of input data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the web server of a targeted device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to remotely execute code with root privileges or cause a reload of an affected IP phone, resulting in a DoS condition.

Score

CVSS 3.0 7.5 High

Status

Modified - psirt@cisco.com

Published

2016-06-10

Last modified

2024-08-05

Weaknesses

CWE-119

Affected products

• Cisco Ip Phones (Cisco)
• Ip Phone 8800 Series Firmware (Cisco)

References

• http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160609-ipp
• https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160609-ipp
• https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-24