CVE-2019-1640: Cisco Webex Network Recording Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerabilities

Published Jan 23, 2019
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Updated

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 email attachment and persuading the user to open the file with the affected software. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Cisco Webex Meetings Online=1.3.33
Cisco Webex Meetings Online=1.3.39
Cisco Webex Meetings Online=t32.9
Cisco Webex Meetings Online=t33.3.5
Cisco Webex Meetings Online=t33.5.1
Cisco Webex Meetings Server=3.0mr2-p1
Cisco Webex Meetings Server=t31-sp3

Event History

Jan 23, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1640?

The severity of CVE-2019-1640 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

How does CVE-2019-1640 affect Cisco Webex Meetings Online?

CVE-2019-1640 affects Cisco Webex Meetings Online versions 1.3.33, 1.3.39, t32.9, t33.3.5, and t33.5.1.

3

How does CVE-2019-1640 affect Cisco WebEx Meetings Server?

CVE-2019-1640 affects Cisco WebEx Meetings Server versions 3.0mr2-p1 and t31-sp3.

4

What is the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID of this vulnerability?

The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-1640.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-1640?

To fix CVE-2019-1640, upgrade to a patched version provided by Cisco.

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