CVE-2009-2877: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 18, 2009
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in ataudio.dll in the Cisco WebEx WRF Player 26.x before 26.49.32 for Windows, 27.x before 27.10.x (aka T27SP10) for Windows, 26.x before 26.49.35 for Mac OS X and Linux, and 27.x before 27.11.8 for Mac OS X and Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted WebEx Recording Format (WRF) file.

Affected Software

6 affected components
cisco WebEx=26.00
cisco WebEx=27.00
cisco WebEx=27.00
cisco WebEx=26.00
cisco WebEx=26.00
cisco WebEx=27.00

Event History

Dec 18, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2877?

CVE-2009-2877 has a severity rating of medium, primarily due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-2877?

To mitigate CVE-2009-2877, users should upgrade to the patched versions of Cisco WebEx which address this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Cisco WebEx are affected by CVE-2009-2877?

CVE-2009-2877 affects Cisco WebEx versions 26.x before 26.49.32 and 27.x before 27.10.x for Windows, and similar versions for Mac OS X and Linux.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2877?

CVE-2009-2877 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2009-2877 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-2877 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause a denial of service.

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