CVE-2017-12361: Infoleak

Published Nov 30, 2017
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Updated

A vulnerability in Cisco Jabber for Windows could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to access sensitive communications made by the Jabber client. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain information to conduct additional attacks. The vulnerability is due to the way Cisco Jabber for Windows handles random number generation for file folders. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by fixing the random number data used to establish Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connections between clients. An exploit could allow the attacker to decrypt secure communications made by the Cisco Jabber for Windows client. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve44806.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Cisco Jabber Windows=11.8\(0\)
Cisco Jabber Windows=11.8\(1\)
Cisco Jabber Windows=11.8\(2\)
Cisco Jabber Windows=11.8\(3\)

Event History

Nov 30, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Cisco Jabber for Windows vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Cisco Jabber for Windows vulnerability is CVE-2017-12361.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2017-12361?

CVE-2017-12361 has a severity level of medium.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-12361?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-12361 to access sensitive communications made by the Jabber client and gain information for further attacks.

4

Which version of Cisco Jabber for Windows is affected by CVE-2017-12361?

Versions 11.8(0), 11.8(1), 11.8(2), and 11.8(3) of Cisco Jabber for Windows are affected by CVE-2017-12361.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-12361?

More information about CVE-2017-12361 can be found at the following references: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101994, http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039915, https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171129-jabber2

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