cisco-sa-20180502-webex-rce: Cisco WebEx Advanced Recording Format Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 2, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player for Advanced Recording Format (ARF) files could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to a design flaw in the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a user an email attachment or link to a malicious ARF file and persuading the user to open the file or follow the link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user’s system. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180502-webex-rce

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Webex Network Recording 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 RCE?

The severity of Cisco SA 20180502 WebEx RCE is critical, as it allows for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix Cisco SA 20180502 WebEx RCE?

To fix Cisco SA 20180502 WebEx RCE, apply the latest updates provided by Cisco for the WebEx Network Recording Player.

3

What software is affected by Cisco SA 20180502 WebEx RCE?

The affected software is the Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player used for Advanced Recording Format (ARF) files.

4

Can Cisco SA 20180502 WebEx RCE be exploited remotely?

Yes, Cisco SA 20180502 WebEx RCE can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker.

5

What type of vulnerability is Cisco SA 20180502 WebEx RCE?

Cisco SA 20180502 WebEx RCE is a design flaw leading to arbitrary code execution on affected systems.

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