SB2017062201 - Remote code execution in Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player



SB2017062201 - Remote code execution in Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player

Published: June 22, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017062201
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6669)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition or possibly execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to multiple buffer overflows in the Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player for Advanced Recording Format (ARF) files. A remote attacker can provide a malicious ARF file via email or URL, trcik the victim into launching it, trigger memory corruption and cause the affected player to crash or even execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.