CVE-2020-3116: Cisco Webex Centers Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Sep 23, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the way Cisco Webex applications process Universal Communications Format (UCF) files could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of UCF media files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a user a malicious UCF file through a link or email attachment and persuading the user to open the file with the affected software on the local system. A successful exploit would cause the application to quit unexpectedly.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Webex Meetings Online=1.3.43
Cisco Webex Meetings Server=4.0

Event History

Sep 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-3116?

CVE-2020-3116 is a vulnerability in Cisco Webex applications that allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.

2

How does CVE-2020-3116 occur?

CVE-2020-3116 occurs due to insufficient validation of Universal Communications Format (UCF) media files in Cisco Webex applications.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-3116?

Cisco Webex Meetings Online version 1.3.43 and Cisco WebEx Meetings Server version 4.0 are affected by CVE-2020-3116.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3116?

CVE-2020-3116 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.

5

How can CVE-2020-3116 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2020-3116, users should update to the latest version of Cisco Webex Meetings Online or Cisco WebEx Meetings Server.

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