CVE-2021-1502: Cisco Webex Network Recording Player and Webex Player Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Published Jun 4, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability in Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for Windows and MacOS and Cisco Webex Player for Windows and MacOS could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of values within Webex recording files formatted as either Advanced Recording Format (ARF) or Webex Recording Format (WRF). An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a user a malicious ARF or WRF file through a link or email attachment and persuading the user to open the file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with the privileges of the targeted user.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop Windows
Cisco Webex Meetings Online
Cisco Webex Meetings Server=4.0
Cisco Webex Network Recording Player Windows
Cisco Webex Teams Windows=3.0.15485.0
Cisco Webex Network Recording Player Macos<41.5
Cisco Webex Network Recording Player Windows<41.5

Event History

Jun 4, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Cisco Webex vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-1502.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1502?

The severity of CVE-2021-1502 is high (7.8).

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-1502?

Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for Windows and MacOS and Cisco Webex Player for Windows and MacOS are affected by CVE-2021-1502.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1502?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1502 by executing arbitrary code on an affected system.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-1502?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2021-1502. Please refer to the official Cisco Security Advisory for more information.

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