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CVE-2016-6397: Cisco IPICS Universal Media Services can be remotely reconfigured

CVE-2016-6397 · published 10 years ago
Summary

The communication interface in Cisco IP Interoperability and Collaboration System (IPICS) Universal Media Services allows anyone on the network to change its settings and potentially shut it down. This affects IPICS version 4.8(1) through 4.10(1). Apply the latest Cisco security update or patch to close the flaw and restore safe operation.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
cisco ip_interoperability_and_collaboration_system 4.8\(1\)
4.8\(2\)
4.9\(1\)
4.9\(2\)
4.10\(1\)
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_interoperability_and_collaboration_system:4.8\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
A vulnerability in the interdevice communications interface of the Cisco IP Interoperability and Collaboration System (IPICS) Universal Media Services (UMS) could allow an unauthenticated, remote a...
A vulnerability in the interdevice communications interface of the Cisco IP Interoperability and Collaboration System (IPICS) Universal Media Services (UMS) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to modify configuration parameters of the UMS and cause the system to become unavailable. Affected Products: This vulnerability affects Cisco IPICS releases 4.8(1) to 4.10(1). More Information: CSCva46644. Known Affected Releases: 4.10(1) 4.8(1) 4.8(2) 4.9(1) 4.9(2).
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-287Improper Authentication
Timeline
Published28 Oct 2016
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-6397 · NVD
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