CVE-2018-15412: 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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What is CVE-2018-15412?
CVE-2018-15412 is a vulnerability in the Cisco Webex Network Recording Player and the Cisco Webex Player for Windows that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system.
How severe is CVE-2018-15412?
CVE-2018-15412 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-15412?
The affected software for CVE-2018-15412 includes Cisco Webex Meetings Online, Cisco WebEx Meetings Server, and Cisco Webex Business Suite.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-15412?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-15412 by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted Advanced Recording Format (ARF) file or a malicious Flash (.swf) file.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-15412?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-15412 on the Cisco Security Advisory, SecurityFocus, and SecurityTracker websites.