CVE-2014-2173

CVE-2014-2173 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Telepresence Te Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Cisco Telepresence Te Software
• Published: 2014-05-02
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco TelePresence TC Software 4.x and 5.x and TE Software 4.x and 6.0 do not properly restrict access to the serial port, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified commands, aka Bug ID CSCub67692.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2173?

Cisco TelePresence TC Software 4.x and 5.x and TE Software 4.x and 6.0 do not properly restrict access to the serial port, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified commands, aka Bug ID CSCub67692.

How severe is CVE-2014-2173?

CVE-2014-2173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-2173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2173?

CVE-2014-2173 primarily affects Cisco Telepresence Te Software. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2173?

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-2014-2173 published?

CVE-2014-2173 was published on 2014-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20140430-tcte

Affected products (26)

• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_te_software:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_te_software:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_te_software:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_te_software:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_te_software:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:4.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:4.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:5.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:5.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:5.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:5.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_tc_software:5.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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