CVE-2020-27127: Cisco Jabber Desktop and Mobile Client Software Vulnerabilities

Published Dec 11, 2020
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Updated

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Jabber for Windows, Jabber for MacOS, and Jabber for mobile platforms could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary programs on the underlying operating system (OS) with elevated privileges or gain access to sensitive information. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Cisco Jabber Macos=12.9\(0\)
Cisco Jabber Windows=12.9\(0\)
Cisco Jabber Macos=12.9\(1\)
Cisco Jabber Windows=12.9\(1\)
Cisco Jabber Macos=12.9\(2\)
Cisco Jabber Windows=12.9\(2\)
Cisco Jabber Macos=12.9\(3\)
Cisco Jabber Windows=12.9\(3\)
Cisco Jabber for mobile platforms=12.9\(0\)
Cisco Jabber for mobile platforms=12.9\(1\)
Cisco Jabber for mobile platforms=12.9\(2\)
Cisco Jabber for mobile platforms=12.9\(3\)

Event History

Dec 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What are the affected software versions for CVE-2020-27127?

The affected software versions for CVE-2020-27127 are Cisco Jabber 12.9(0) on macOS and Windows, Cisco Jabber 12.9(1) on macOS and Windows, Cisco Jabber 12.9(2) on macOS and Windows, Cisco Jabber 12.9(3) on macOS and Windows, and Cisco Jabber for Mobile Platforms 12.9(0), 12.9(1), 12.9(2), and 12.9(3).

2

What is the severity rating for CVE-2020-27127?

The severity rating for CVE-2020-27127 is critical, with a severity value of 9.9.

3

What can an attacker do with CVE-2020-27127?

An attacker can execute arbitrary programs on the underlying operating system (OS) with elevated privileges or gain access to sensitive information.

4

How can I mitigate the vulnerabilities in Cisco Jabber?

To mitigate the vulnerabilities in Cisco Jabber, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed software release.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-27127?

More information about CVE-2020-27127 can be found on the Cisco Security Advisory page: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-jabber-ZktzjpgO

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