Vulnerability identifier: #VU8886

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12286

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Jabber
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in the web interface of Cisco Jabber due to a lack of input and validation checks. A local attacker can issue specific commands and view all profile information for a user instead of only certain Jabber parameters that should be visible.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Mitigation
Update to version 1.9.31.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Jabber: 1.9.26

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171018-wmc1

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.