CVE-2018-15420: 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 the vulnerability ID of this Cisco Webex vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-15420.
How severe is the CVE-2018-15420 vulnerability?
The severity of the CVE-2018-15420 vulnerability is critical with a severity score of 7.8.
Which software is affected by the CVE-2018-15420 vulnerability?
The Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for Microsoft Windows and the Cisco Webex Player for Microsoft Windows are affected by the CVE-2018-15420 vulnerability.
How can an attacker exploit the CVE-2018-15420 vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit the CVE-2018-15420 vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on an affected system.
Is there a fix available for the CVE-2018-15420 vulnerability?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with patches and mitigations for the CVE-2018-15420 vulnerability.