#VU17209 Input validation error in Webex Player and Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player - CVE-2019-1640

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#VU17209 Input validation error in Webex Player and Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player - CVE-2019-1640

Published: January 24, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU17209
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1640
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Webex Player
Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of Advanced Recording Format (ARF) and Webex Recording Format (WRF) files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening a malicious ARF or WRF file with the affected software and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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