How severe is CVE-2013-3379?

CVE-2013-3379 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-3379 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3379?

CVE-2013-3379 primarily affects Cisco Telepresence Tc Software. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3379?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-3379 published?

CVE-2013-3379 was published on 2013-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3379

CVE-2013-3379 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Telepresence Tc Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Telepresence Tc Software
Published: 2013-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The firewall subsystem in Cisco TelePresence TC Software before 4.2 does not properly implement rules that grant access to hosts, which allows remote attackers to obtain shell access with root privileges by leveraging connectivity to the management network, aka Bug ID CSCts37781.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3379?: The firewall subsystem in Cisco TelePresence TC Software before 4.2 does not properly implement rules that grant access to hosts, which allows remote attackers to obtain shell access with root privileges by leveraging connectivity to the management network, aka Bug ID CSCts37781.
How severe is CVE-2013-3379?: CVE-2013-3379 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-3379 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3379?: CVE-2013-3379 primarily affects Cisco Telepresence Tc Software. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3379?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-3379 published?: CVE-2013-3379 was published on 2013-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20130619-tpc

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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