CVE-2017-12372: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Nov 30 2017(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: CSCvf57234, CSCvg54868, CSCvg54870.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Webex Meetings Server | =2.6 | |
| Cisco Webex Meetings Server | =2.7 | |
| Cisco Webex Meetings Client | =t29 | |
| Cisco Webex Meetings Client | =t30 | |
| Cisco Webex Meetings Client | =t31.11.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12372?
CVE-2017-12372 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12372?
To remediate CVE-2017-12372, users should update to the latest version of Cisco WebEx software as provided in Cisco's security advisories.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-12372?
CVE-2017-12372 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited via malicious ARF or WRF files.
Which products are affected by CVE-2017-12372?
CVE-2017-12372 affects several versions of Cisco WebEx Meetings Server and Cisco WebEx Meetings Client.
Can CVE-2017-12372 be exploited through email?
Yes, CVE-2017-12372 can be exploited if a user opens a malicious ARF or WRF file received via email.
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