Improper input validation in Webex Player - CVE-2018-0457
Published: September 5, 2018 / Updated: September 6, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU14675
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0457
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Affected software:
Webex Player
Webex Player
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition.
The vulnerability exists in the Cisco Webex Player for Webex Recording Format (WRF) files due to insufficient input validation. A remote attacker can send a user a link or email attachment with a malicious WRF file, trick the victim into opening the file in the Cisco Webex Player and cause the player to crash.
How to mitigate CVE-2018-0457
Install update from vendor's website.