CVE-2018-15421
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CVE-2018-15421 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for Microsoft Windows and the Cisco Webex Player for Microsoft Windows could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. The vulnerability exist because the affected software improperly validates Advanced Recording Format (ARF) and Webex Recording Format (WRF) files. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability in the Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for Microsoft Windows and the Cisco Webex Player for Microsoft Windows could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. The vulnerability exist because the affected software improperly validates Advanced Recording Format (ARF) and Webex Recording Format (WRF) files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a user a malicious ARF or WRF file via a link or an email attachment and persuading the user to open the file by using the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Webex Meetings Online | < 1.3.37 | — |
| Cisco | Webex Meetings Server | 2.5 | Maintenance Release2 Patch1 |
| Cisco | Webex Meetings Server | 2.5.1.29 | — |
| Cisco | Webex Meetings Server | 2.6 | — |
| Cisco | Webex Meetings Server | 2.7 | — |
| Cisco | Webex Meetings Server | 2.7.1 | — |
| Cisco | Webex Meetings Server | 2.8 | — |
| Cisco | Webex Business Suite 32 | < 32.15.10 | — |
| Cisco | Webex Business Suite 33 | < 33.3 | — |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105374Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041689Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105374Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041689Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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