CVE-2013-1246: Cisco TelePresence System Software does not properly handle inactive t-shell sessions, which allows remote...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-1246 is a denial-of-service issue in Cisco TelePresence System Software. An authenticated remote user could exhaust memory and cause a service outage by abusing inactive t-shell handling over SSH. The source bundle does not provide affected versions, CVSS, or a named fix. Exposure is most likely where Cisco TelePresence System Software has SSH reachable by users or networks with authenticated access. Public internet exposure is not stated in the sources. Treat this as an availability risk for legacy Cisco TelePresence environments. Prioritize if TelePresence remains business-critical or SSH access is broadly reachable; otherwise handle through normal vulnerability management. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco advisory guidance for affected versions and official remediation.; Restrict SSH access to trusted administrative networks only.; Remove unnecessary authenticated accounts from TelePresence administration paths..

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Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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