CWE
732
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-20190109-jabr-mac-permissions: Cisco Jabber Client Framework Insecure Directory Permissions Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jan 09 2019(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the Cisco Jabber Client Framework (JCF) software, installed as part of the Cisco Jabber for Mac client, could allow an authenticated, local attacker to corrupt arbitrary files on an affected device that has elevated privileges. The vulnerability exists due to insecure directory permissions set on a JCF created directory. An authenticated attacker with the ability to access an affected directory could create a hard link to an arbitrary location on the affected system. An attacker could convince another user that has administrative privileges to perform an install or update the Cisco Jabber for Mac client to perform such actions, allowing files to be created in an arbitrary location on the disk or an arbitrary file to be corrupted when it is appended to or overwritten. 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-20190109-jabr-mac-permissions

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Jabber

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-20190109-jabr-mac-permissions?

    The vulnerability cisco-sa-20190109-jabr-mac-permissions is rated as high severity due to its potential impact on system integrity.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-20190109-jabr-mac-permissions?

    To mitigate the cisco-sa-20190109-jabr-mac-permissions vulnerability, update your Cisco Jabber for Mac client to the latest version provided by Cisco.

  • Who is affected by cisco-sa-20190109-jabr-mac-permissions?

    The cisco-sa-20190109-jabr-mac-permissions vulnerability affects users of the Cisco Jabber for Mac client.

  • Can cisco-sa-20190109-jabr-mac-permissions be exploited by remote attackers?

    No, the cisco-sa-20190109-jabr-mac-permissions vulnerability requires local authenticated access to exploit.

  • What kind of files can be targeted by cisco-sa-20190109-jabr-mac-permissions?

    The vulnerability cisco-sa-20190109-jabr-mac-permissions allows attackers to corrupt arbitrary files on affected devices.

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