CVE-2019-1641: Cisco Webex Network Recording Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerabilities
First published: Wed Jan 23 2019(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.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-1641?
CVE-2019-1641 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.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1641?
CVE-2019-1641 has a severity rating of critical, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-1641?
CVE-2019-1641 affects Cisco Webex Meetings Online versions 1.3.33, 1.3.39, t32.9, t33.3.5, and t33.5.1, as well as Cisco WebEx Meetings Server versions 3.0mr2-p1 and t31-sp3.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-1641?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-1641 by convincing a user to open a specially crafted Advanced Recording Format (ARF) file using the vulnerable Cisco Webex Network Recording Player or Cisco Webex Player, allowing the execution of arbitrary code.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-1641?
CVE-2019-1641 is associated with CWE-119, which is the weakness category for Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer.
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