CVE-2016-1444

Name: CVE-2016-1444
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-07T14:59:05.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1444 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Mobile and Remote Access (MRA) component in Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) X8.1 through X8.7 and Expressway X8.1 through X8.6 mishandles certificates, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an arbitrary trusted certificate, aka Bug ID CSCuz64601.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Mobile and Remote Access (MRA) component in Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) X8.1 through X8.7 and Expressway X8.1 through X8.6 mishandles certificates, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an arbitrary trusted certificate, aka Bug ID CSCuz64601.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.20%

64.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server	x8.1	—
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server	x8.1.1	—
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server	x8.1.2	—
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server	x8.2	—
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server	x8.2.1	—
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server	x8.2.2	—
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server	x8.5	Rc4
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server	x8.5.0	—
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server	x8.5.1	—
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server	x8.5.2	—
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server	x8.5.3	—
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server	x8.6.0	—
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server	x8.6.1	—
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server	x8.7	—
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server Software	x8.5.1	—
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server Software	x8.5.2	—
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server Software	x8.5.3	—
Cisco	Telepresence Video Communication Server Software	x8.6	—

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160706-vcsVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91669Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036237Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160706-vcsVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91669Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036237Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1444?

How severe is CVE-2016-1444?

CVE-2016-1444 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1444?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-1444?

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Source: NVD / NIST