SB2018102504 - Command execution in Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App



SB2018102504 - Command execution in Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App

Published: October 25, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018102504
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Command injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15442)

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists in the update service of Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App due to insufficient validation of user-supplied parameters. A local attacker can invoke the update service command with a crafted argument and run arbitrary commands with SYSTEM user privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.