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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Cisco Unified Ip Phone Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
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)
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_ip_phone_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unified_ip_phone_8961:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unified_ip_phone_9951:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unified_ip_phone_9971:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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