What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-12645.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-12645?

The severity of CVE-2019-12645 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Cisco Jabber for Mac client version up to and including 12.6(1).

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An authenticated, local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on an affected device.

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with details on how to mitigate this vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-12645

high

7.8

CWE

732 20

5/9/2019

20/11/2024

CVE-2019-12645: Cisco Jabber Client Framework for Mac Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Sep 05 2019(Updated: )

A vulnerability in Cisco Jabber Client Framework (JCF) for Mac Software, installed as part of the Cisco Jabber for Mac client, could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device The vulnerability is due to improper file level permissions on an affected device when it is running Cisco JCF for Mac Software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the affected device and executing arbitrary code or potentially modifying certain configuration files. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code or modify certain configuration files on the device using the privileges of the installed Cisco JCF for Mac Software.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Jabber	<12.6\(1\)

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Reference Links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190904-jcf-codex

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-12645.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12645?
The severity of CVE-2019-12645 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Cisco Jabber for Mac client version up to and including 12.6(1).
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An authenticated, local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on an affected device.
Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with details on how to mitigate this vulnerability.

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