CVE-2018-15421

Cisco Webex Network Recording Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities

Description

A vulnerability in the Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for Microsoft Windows and the Cisco Webex Player for Microsoft Windows could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. The vulnerability exist because the affected software improperly validates Advanced Recording Format (ARF) and Webex Recording Format (WRF) files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a user a malicious ARF or WRF file via a link or an email attachment and persuading the user to open the file by using the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco WebEx ARF Player
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15421?
CVE-2018-15421 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-15421?
To fix CVE-2018-15421, 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-2018-15421 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-15421 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-15421?
CVE-2018-15421 affects Cisco Cisco WebEx ARF Player.
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