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Unified Communications Software CVE-2018-18566

MEDIUM
Information Exposure (CWE-200)
2018-10-24 cve@mitre.org
Information Disclosure Unified Communications Software Vvx 601 Firmware Vvx 500 Firmware
5.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Oct 24, 2018 - 22:29 nvd
MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

The SIP service in Polycom VVX 500 and 601 devices 5.8.0.12848 and earlier allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive phone configuration information by leveraging use with an on-premise installation with Skype for Business.

AnalysisAI

The SIP service in Polycom VVX 500 and 601 devices 5.8.0.12848 and earlier allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive phone configuration information by leveraging use with an on-premise installation. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. The SIP service in Polycom VVX 500 and 601 devices 5.8.0.12848 and earlier allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive phone configuration information by leveraging use with an on-premise installation with Skype for Business. Affected products include: Polycom Unified Communications Software, Polycom Vvx 601 Firmware, Polycom Vvx 500 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

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