CVE-2013-6685: The firmware on Cisco Unified IP phones 8961, 9951, and 9971 uses weak permissions for memory block devices...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 firmware used weak permissions on memory block devices. A local user could abuse that condition to gain higher privileges on the phone. This is not described as a remote network takeover in the provided sources. Exposure is limited to environments still operating Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, or 9971 devices with affected firmware. The provided bundle does not list affected firmware versions, fixed versions, or CPEs. Treat this as a targeted device-hardening issue, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize if these legacy phone models remain deployed in sensitive environments or where local access controls are weak. Mitigation focus: Inventory Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 devices.; Review the Cisco security notice for affected and fixed firmware guidance.; Apply only Cisco-confirmed firmware updates or mitigations..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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