CVE-2013-3379: The firewall subsystem in Cisco TelePresence TC Software before 4.2 does not properly implement rules that...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE affects legacy Cisco TelePresence TC Software before 4.2. A firewall rule failure could let an attacker who can reach the management network gain root shell access. The business risk is highest where old TelePresence systems remain connected to sensitive or weakly segmented management networks. Exposure is likely limited to Cisco TelePresence devices running TC Software before 4.2, especially if management interfaces are reachable from broad internal networks, VPN users, or compromised hosts. The provided bundle does not include CPEs, CVSS, or a complete affected-device matrix. Prioritize remediation if legacy TelePresence systems remain in production. Root-level shell access through a management-network path can support deeper internal compromise, even without evidence of active exploitation in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Cisco TelePresence TC Software to version 4.2 or later.; Review Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20130619-tpc for product-specific remediation guidance.; Restrict management interfaces to trusted administration hosts only..

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

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