CVE-2020-27609: Medium severity bigbluebutton vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2020
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Updated

BigBlueButton through 2.2.28 records a video meeting despite the deactivation of video recording in the user interface. This may result in data storage beyond what is authorized for a specific meeting topic or participant.

Affected Software

1 affected component
BigBlueButton BigBlueButton<=2.2.28

Event History

Oct 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:08 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-27609?

CVE-2020-27609 is a vulnerability in BigBlueButton versions up to and including 2.2.28 that allows the recording of video meetings despite the deactivation of video recording in the user interface.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27609?

The severity of CVE-2020-27609 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

3

How does CVE-2020-27609 affect BigBlueButton?

CVE-2020-27609 affects BigBlueButton versions up to and including 2.2.28 by enabling the recording of video meetings even when video recording is deactivated.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-27609?

To fix CVE-2020-27609, it is recommended to update BigBlueButton to a version beyond 2.2.28 and ensure that video recording is properly deactivated.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-27609?

More information about CVE-2020-27609 can be found in the references: [Reference 1](https://docs.bigbluebutton.org/admin/privacy.html) and [Reference 2](https://www.golem.de/news/big-blue-button-das-grosse-blaue-sicherheitsrisiko-2010-151610.html).

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