CVE-2009-2877: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Dec 18 2009(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.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Webex | =26.00 | |
| Webex | =27.00 | |
| Webex | =27.00 | |
| Webex | =26.00 | |
| Webex | =26.00 | |
| Webex | =27.00 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37810
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023360
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=19499
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewIpsSignature.x?signatureId=22660&signatureSubId=0&softwareVersion=6.0&releaseVersion=S456
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewIpsSignature.x?signatureId=22661&signatureSubId=0&softwareVersion=6.0&releaseVersion=S456
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewIpsSignature.x?signatureId=22662&signatureSubId=0&softwareVersion=6.0&releaseVersion=S456
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewIpsSignature.x?signatureId=22663&signatureSubId=0&softwareVersion=6.0&releaseVersion=S456
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewIpsSignature.x?signatureId=22799&signatureSubId=0&softwareVersion=6.0&releaseVersion=S456
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewIpsSignature.x?signatureId=23040&signatureSubId=0&softwareVersion=6.0&releaseVersion=S456
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080b0a577.shtml
- http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/FGA-2009-48.html
- http://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/vulnerability/cisco.webex.player.ataudio.buffer.overflow.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/61127
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37352
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3574
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54841
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2877?
CVE-2009-2877 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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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