cisco-sa-20180502-webex-id: Cisco WebEx Recording Format Player Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published May 2, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Recording Format (WRF) Player could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive data about the application. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain information to conduct additional reconnaissance attacks. The vulnerability is due to a design flaw in Cisco WRF Player. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by utilizing a maliciously crafted file that could bypass checks in the code and enable an attacker to read memory from outside the bounds of the mapped file.

There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Credit

This vulnerability was reported to Cisco by an anonymous reporter(Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Webex Recording Format Player

Event History

May 2, 2018
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-20180502-webex-id?

The severity of cisco-sa-20180502-webex-id is classified as high due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-20180502-webex-id?

To mitigate cisco-sa-20180502-webex-id, it's recommended to update the Cisco WebEx Recording Format Player to the latest version provided by Cisco.

3

What types of attacks can cisco-sa-20180502-webex-id enable?

cisco-sa-20180502-webex-id can enable attackers to conduct reconnaissance to gather sensitive application data.

4

Who is affected by cisco-sa-20180502-webex-id?

Users of Cisco WebEx Recording Format Player are affected by the cisco-sa-20180502-webex-id vulnerability.

5

Is cisco-sa-20180502-webex-id remotely exploitable?

Yes, cisco-sa-20180502-webex-id is remotely exploitable by unauthenticated attackers, posing a significant risk.

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