CVE-2013-6685

Name: CVE-2013-6685
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-11-13T15:55:04.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-6685 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The firmware on Cisco Unified IP phones 8961, 9951, and 9971 uses weak permissions for memory block devices, which allows local users to gain privileges by mounting a device with a setuid file in its filesystem, aka Bug ID CSCui04382.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The firmware on Cisco Unified IP phones 8961, 9951, and 9971 uses weak permissions for memory block devices, which allows local users to gain privileges by mounting a device with a setuid file in its filesystem, aka Bug ID CSCui04382.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Ip Phone Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Unified Ip Phone 8961	All versions
Cisco	Unified Ip Phone 9951	All versions
Cisco	Unified Ip Phone 9971	All versions

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-6685Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-6685Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6685?

How severe is CVE-2013-6685?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6685 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6685?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST