CVE-2018-0287

Description

A vulnerability in the Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player for Advanced Recording Format (ARF) files could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to a design flaw in the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a user an email attachment or link to a malicious ARF file and persuading the user to open the file or follow the link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's system. This vulnerability affects Cisco WebEx Business Suite meeting sites, Cisco WebEx Meetings sites, Cisco WebEx Meetings Server, and Cisco WebEx ARF players. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh70213, CSCvh70222, CSCvh70228.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.50% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco WebEx Advanced Recording Format Player
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180502-webex-rce vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104128 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040824 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0287?
CVE-2018-0287 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0287?
To fix CVE-2018-0287, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-0287 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-0287 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0287?
CVE-2018-0287 affects n/a Cisco WebEx Advanced Recording Format Player.
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