CVE-2021-1503

Cisco Webex Network Recording Player and Webex Player Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for Windows and MacOS and Cisco Webex Player for Windows and MacOS could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of values in Webex recording files that are in either Advanced Recording Format (ARF) or Webex Recording Format (WRF). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a user a malicious ARF or WRF file through a link or email attachment and persuading the user to open the file with the affected software on the local system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with the privileges of the targeted user.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.45%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Webex Meetings
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Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1503?
CVE-2021-1503 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-1503?
To fix CVE-2021-1503, 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-2021-1503 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-1503 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-2021-1503?
CVE-2021-1503 affects Cisco Cisco Webex Meetings.
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