Vulnerability identifier: #VU17205
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Webex Teams
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure .dll loading mechanism when opening files. A remote attacker can place a file along with specially crafted .dll file on a remote SBM or WebDAV share, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current victim.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Update to version 3.0.10260.0.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco Webex Teams: 3.0.4533
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190123-webex-teams
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.