CVE-2016-1338: cisco telepresence_video_communication_server_software Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 8.0v2.0HighModified
Published 12-03-2016Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-1338 is a high (CVSS 8.0) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in cisco telepresence_video_communication_server_software. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 75.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.0/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.63%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-03-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) X8.5.1 and X8.5.2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (VoIP outage) via a crafted SIP message, aka Bug ID CSCuu43026.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 8.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.63%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
76%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.63% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score1.63%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-399Resource Management ErrorsWeaknesses in this category are related to improper management of system resources.
Affected systems
Cisco1 product
- telepresence_video_communication_server_softwarex8.5.1 | x8.5.2
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160309-vcsVendor AdvisoryX Refsource CISCO