CVE-2013-6685

CVE-2013-6685 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Ip Phone Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6. 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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6685?
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.
How severe is CVE-2013-6685?
CVE-2013-6685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6685 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6685?
CVE-2013-6685 primarily affects Cisco Unified Ip Phone Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6685?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6685 published?
CVE-2013-6685 was published on 2013-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

More vulnerabilities in Cisco Unified Ip Phone Firmware

All CVEs affecting Cisco Unified Ip Phone Firmware →

Other CWE-264 (Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-264 (Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls) vulnerabilities →