CVE-2024-20445
5.3 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2024-20445 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco desk_phone_9841_firmware. It was published on November 6, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco Desk Phone 9800 Series, Cisco IP Phone 7800 and 8800 Series, and Cisco Video Phone 8875 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected device.
This vulnerability is due to improper storage of sensitive information within the web UI of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based phone loads. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by browsing to the IP address of a device that has Web Access enabled. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive information, including incoming and outgoing call records.
Note: Web Access is disabled by default.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update desk_phone_9841_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| cisco | ip_conference_phone_7832_firmware | >= 0, < 14.3\(1\) | Affected |
| cisco | ip_conference_phone_8831_firmware | >= 0, < 14.3\(1\) | Affected |
| cisco | ip_conference_phone_8832_firmware | >= 0, < 14.3\(1\) | Affected |
| cisco | ip_phone_7811_firmware | >= 0, < 14.3\(1\) | Affected |
| cisco | ip_phone_7821_firmware | >= 0, < 14.3\(1\) | Affected |
| cisco | ip_phone_7841_firmware | >= 0, < 14.3\(1\) | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-20445?
CVE-2024-20445 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco desk_phone_9841_firmware. It was published on November 6, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-20445?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-20445?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update desk_phone_9841_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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