CVE-2012-3940: Buffer Overflow
Published 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.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Cisco Webex Recording Format Player=27.11.26
Cisco Webex Recording Format Player=27.21.10
Cisco Webex Recording Format Player=27.25.10
Cisco Webex Recording Format Player=27.32.1
Cisco Webex Recording Format Player=28.0.0
Remediation
Event History
Oct 25, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3940?
CVE-2012-3940 has a high severity level due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
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.
3
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.
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.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3940 classified as?
CVE-2012-3940 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.