What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-9491?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-9491 is rated as high due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-9491?

To fix ZDI-CAN-9491, you should update your Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player to the latest version as recommended by Cisco.

What kind of attacks does ZDI-CAN-9491 facilitate?

ZDI-CAN-9491 facilitates remote code execution attacks that require user interaction, such as visiting a malicious web page or opening a harmful file.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-9491?

ZDI-CAN-9491 affects installations of the Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player that have not been updated to address this vulnerability.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-9491?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-9491, as the victim must visit a compromise page or open a malicious file.

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ZDI-CAN-9491

high

7.8

21/2/2025

ZDI-CAN-9491: Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player ARF File Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of ARF files. Crafted data in an ARF file can trigger access to memory prior to initialization. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-9491?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-9491 is rated as high due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-9491?
To fix ZDI-CAN-9491, you should update your Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player to the latest version as recommended by Cisco.
What kind of attacks does ZDI-CAN-9491 facilitate?
ZDI-CAN-9491 facilitates remote code execution attacks that require user interaction, such as visiting a malicious web page or opening a harmful file.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-9491?
ZDI-CAN-9491 affects installations of the Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player that have not been updated to address this vulnerability.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-9491?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-9491, as the victim must visit a compromise page or open a malicious file.

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