CVE-2019-1773: Cisco Webex Network Recording Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerabilities

Published May 15, 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 on the local system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Cisco WebEx Business Suite<39.2.205
Cisco Webex Business Suite Lockdown<33.6.11
Cisco Webex Meetings Online<1.3.42
Cisco Webex Meetings Server<4.0

Event History

May 15, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability CVE-2019-1773?

CVE-2019-1773 is a vulnerability in the Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for Microsoft Windows and the Cisco Webex Player for Microsoft Windows that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system.

2

How does the vulnerability CVE-2019-1773 occur?

The vulnerability exists because the affected software improperly validates Advanced Recording Format (ARF) and Webex Recording Format (WRF) files.

3

What is the severity of vulnerability CVE-2019-1773?

The severity of vulnerability CVE-2019-1773 is critical with a severity score of 7.8.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-1773?

The Cisco Webex Business Suite (versions up to 39.2.205), Cisco Webex Business Suite Lockdown (versions up to 33.6.11), Cisco Webex Meetings Online (versions up to 1.3.42), and Cisco WebEx Meetings Server (versions up to 4.0) are affected by CVE-2019-1773.

5

How to fix the vulnerability CVE-2019-1773?

Update the affected software to a version that has addressed this vulnerability as per the vendor's recommendations.

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