What is the severity of CVE-2012-3940?

CVE-2012-3940 has a high severity level due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3940?

To fix CVE-2012-3940, update the Cisco WebEx Recording Format player to a version that is not vulnerable.

Which versions of Cisco WebEx Recording Format player are affected by CVE-2012-3940?

CVE-2012-3940 affects T27 versions before LD SP32 EP10 and T28 versions before T28.4.

Can CVE-2012-3940 be exploited through WRF files?

Yes, CVE-2012-3940 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted WRF files.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3940 classified as?

CVE-2012-3940 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-3940

critical

9.3

CWE

119

25/10/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-3940: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Oct 25 2012(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the Cisco WebEx Recording Format (WRF) player T27 before LD SP32 EP10 and T28 before T28.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WRF file, aka Bug ID CSCtz72958.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco WebEx Advanced Recording Format Player	=27.11.26
Cisco WebEx Advanced Recording Format Player	=27.21.10
Cisco WebEx Advanced Recording Format Player	=27.25.10
Cisco WebEx Advanced Recording Format Player	=27.32.1
Cisco WebEx Advanced Recording Format Player	=28.0.0

Remedy

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20121010-webex

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3940?
CVE-2012-3940 has a high severity level due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3940?
To fix CVE-2012-3940, update the Cisco WebEx Recording Format player to a version that is not vulnerable.
Which versions of Cisco WebEx Recording Format player are affected by CVE-2012-3940?
CVE-2012-3940 affects T27 versions before LD SP32 EP10 and T28 versions before T28.4.
Can CVE-2012-3940 be exploited through WRF files?
Yes, CVE-2012-3940 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted WRF files.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3940 classified as?
CVE-2012-3940 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3940?
CVE-2012-3940 has a high severity level due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3940?
To fix CVE-2012-3940, update the Cisco WebEx Recording Format player to a version that is not vulnerable.
Which versions of Cisco WebEx Recording Format player are affected by CVE-2012-3940?
CVE-2012-3940 affects T27 versions before LD SP32 EP10 and T28 versions before T28.4.
Can CVE-2012-3940 be exploited through WRF files?
Yes, CVE-2012-3940 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted WRF files.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3940 classified as?
CVE-2012-3940 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.