SB2019090515 - Privilege escalation in Cisco Jabber Client Framework for Mac



SB2019090515 - Privilege escalation in Cisco Jabber Client Framework for Mac

Published: September 5, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019090515
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) Incorrect permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12645)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target device.

The vulnerability exists due to improper file level permissions on an affected device when it is running a vulnerable software. A local authenticated user can  modify certain configuration files and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the installed Cisco JCF for Mac Software.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.