#VU53748 Buffer overflow in Webex Player


Published: 2021-06-02

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53748

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1527

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Webex Player
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the application.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing WRF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted WRF, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and crash the application or view memory state information.


Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-webex-player-kxtkFbnR
http://bst.cloudapps.cisco.com/bugsearch/bug/CSCvx58427


Q & A

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.


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