Vulnerability identifier: #VU8888

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-2017-12284

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 for Windows Client due to a lack of input and validation checks. A local attacker can issue specific commands and view profile information where only certain parameters should be visible.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Mitigation
Update to version 11.8(4.52954).

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Jabber: 11.8.4

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

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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.