CVE-2017-12361

Name: CVE-2017-12361
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-30T09:29:01.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12361 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in Cisco Jabber for Windows could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to access sensitive communications made by the Jabber client. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain information to conduct additional attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Jabber for Windows could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to access sensitive communications made by the Jabber client. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain information to conduct additional attacks. The vulnerability is due to the way Cisco Jabber for Windows handles random number generation for file folders. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by fixing the random number data used to establish Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connections between clients. An exploit could allow the attacker to decrypt secure communications made by the Cisco Jabber for Windows client. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve44806.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Jabber	11.8\(0\)
Cisco	Jabber	11.8\(1\)
Cisco	Jabber	11.8\(2\)
Cisco	Jabber	11.8\(3\)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101994Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039915Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171129-jabber2Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101994Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039915Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171129-jabber2Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12361?

How severe is CVE-2017-12361?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12361 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12361?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-12361?

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Source: NVD / NIST