CVE-2019-1878

Name: CVE-2019-1878
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-20T03:15:12.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1878 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) implementation for the Cisco TelePresence Codec (TC) and Collaboration Endpoint (CE) Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to inject arbitrary shell commands that are executed by the device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of received CDP packets. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) implementation for the Cisco TelePresence Codec (TC) and Collaboration Endpoint (CE) Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to inject arbitrary shell commands that are executed by the device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of received CDP packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted CDP packets to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands or scripts on the targeted device.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Telepresence Ce	>= 8.0.0, < 8.3.7
Cisco	Telepresence Ce	>= 9.1.0, < 9.5.3
Cisco	Telepresence Ce	>= 9.6.0, < 9.6.3
Cisco	Telepresence Tc	>= 7.0.0, < 7.3.17

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108883Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190619-tele-shell-injVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108883Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190619-tele-shell-injVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 20, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1878?

How severe is CVE-2019-1878?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-1878 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1878?

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