CVE-2018-15409: Cisco Webex Network Recording Player and Cisco Webex Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
A vulnerability in the Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for Microsoft Windows and the Cisco Webex Player for Microsoft Windows could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. The vulnerability exist because the affected software improperly validates Advanced Recording Format (ARF) and Webex Recording Format (WRF) files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a user a malicious ARF or WRF file via a link or an email attachment and persuading the user to open the file by using the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-15409?
CVE-2018-15409 is a vulnerability in the Cisco Webex Network Recording Player and Cisco Webex Player for Microsoft Windows that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system.
How severe is CVE-2018-15409?
CVE-2018-15409 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a high level of severity.
How does CVE-2018-15409 affect Cisco Webex Meetings Online?
CVE-2018-15409 affects Cisco Webex Meetings Online versions up to and excluding 1.3.37.
How does CVE-2018-15409 affect Cisco WebEx Meetings Server?
CVE-2018-15409 affects various versions of Cisco WebEx Meetings Server, including 2.5-maintenance_release5_patch1, 2.5-maintenance_release6_patch2, 2.5-maintenance_release6_patch3, 2.5-maintenance_release6_patch4, 2.5.1.29, 2.6, 2.6-maintenance_release1_patch1, 2.6-maintenance_release2_patch1, 2.6-maintenance_release3_patch1, 2.6-maintenance_release3_patch2, 2.7, 2.7-base, 2.7-maintenance_release1_patch1, 2.7-maintenance_release2_patch1, 2.7.1, 2.8, and 2.8-base.
How can CVE-2018-15409 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2018-15409, Cisco has released patches and updates. Refer to the Cisco Security Advisory for information on specific software and versions.