cisco-sa-20180718-webex-teams-rce: Cisco Webex Teams Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 18, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in Cisco Webex Teams could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user’s device, possibly with elevated privileges. The vulnerability occurs because Cisco Webex Teams does not properly sanitize input. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a user a malicious link and persuading the user to 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-20180718-webex-teams-rce

Credit

Alexey Sintsov(HERE Technologies)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Webex Teams

Event History

Jul 18, 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-20180718-Webex-Teams-RCE?

The severity of Cisco-SA-20180718-Webex-Teams-RCE is high due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix Cisco-SA-20180718-Webex-Teams-RCE?

To fix Cisco-SA-20180718-Webex-Teams-RCE, update your Cisco Webex Teams application to the latest version available.

3

What types of attacks can exploit Cisco-SA-20180718-Webex-Teams-RCE?

Cisco-SA-20180718-Webex-Teams-RCE can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers who can execute arbitrary code on affected devices.

4

Which software is affected by Cisco-SA-20180718-Webex-Teams-RCE?

The affected software for Cisco-SA-20180718-Webex-Teams-RCE is Cisco Webex Teams.

5

Are there any workarounds for Cisco-SA-20180718-Webex-Teams-RCE?

There are no official workarounds for Cisco-SA-20180718-Webex-Teams-RCE, and it is recommended to apply the security patch promptly.

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