CVE-2017-12371: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 30, 2017
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Updated

A "Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability" exists in Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player for Advanced Recording Format (ARF) and WebEx Recording Format (WRF) files. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing a user with a malicious ARF or WRF file via email or URL and convincing the user to launch the file. Exploitation of this could cause an affected player to crash and, in some cases, could allow arbitrary code execution on the system of a targeted user. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf49650, CSCvg54853, CSCvg54856, CSCvf49697, CSCvg54861, CSCvf49707, CSCvg54867.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Webex Meetings=t30
Cisco Webex Meetings=t31

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 severity of CVE-2017-12371?

CVE-2017-12371 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-12371?

To fix CVE-2017-12371, update to the latest version of the Cisco WebEx Meetings Client.

3

What types of files can exploit CVE-2017-12371?

CVE-2017-12371 can be exploited using malicious Advanced Recording Format (ARF) and WebEx Recording Format (WRF) files.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2017-12371?

CVE-2017-12371 affects users of Cisco WebEx Meetings versions t30 and t31.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2017-12371?

The potential impact of CVE-2017-12371 includes unauthorized remote code execution on the affected systems.

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