CVE-2022-20812CWE-158

Cisco Expressway Series and Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server Vulnerabilities

Critical · published July 6, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky remote attacker could easily overwrite crucial files and wreak havoc on your Cisco Expressway Series if you're not careful! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery person who has access to your secure package room but can drop off anything, including dangerous items, without any checks. This vulnerability allows attackers to send malicious data that could corrupt or change what’s inside your system, just like a poorly labeled package slipping past the front desk! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized file overwrites or potentially malicious manipulations of your device. Imagine an attacker replacing important system files with their own nefarious scripts or corrupting configurations—this could bring your communications to a standstill!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery person who has access to your secure package room but can drop off anything, including dangerous items, without any checks. This vulnerability allows attackers to send malicious data that could corrupt or change what’s inside your system, just like a poorly labeled package slipping past the front desk! CVE-2022-20812 highlights vulnerabilities in the Cisco Expressway and VCS where an attacker can overwrite arbitrary files or execute null byte poisoning through the API and web management interface, creating pathways for devastating exploits.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized file overwrites or potentially malicious manipulations of your device. Imagine an attacker replacing important system files with their own nefarious scripts or corrupting configurations—this could bring your communications to a standstill! Act fast! Update your Cisco Expressway Series and TelePresence VCS to the latest version to patch these vulnerabilities, and regularly audit your API and web management settings to ensure no unauthorized access is possible. Don't forget to review access controls! You've got this! With the right actions, you can secure your system and keep your communications safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01933 · 79.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-158 · Improper Neutralization of Null Byte or NUL Character
Published
2022-07-06T20:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 JUL 20:30Z
    Cisco Expressway Series and Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server Vulnerabilities
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