CVE-2021-1536

Cisco Webex Meetings, Webex Network Recording Player, and Webex Teams DLL Injection Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App for Windows, Cisco Webex Meetings Server, Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for Windows, and Cisco Webex Teams for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to perform a DLL injection attack on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid credentials on the Windows system. This vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of directory paths at run time. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by inserting a configuration file in a specific path in the system, which can cause a malicious DLL file to be loaded when the application starts. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with the privileges of another user account.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Webex Teams
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Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1536?
CVE-2021-1536 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-1536?
To fix CVE-2021-1536, 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-2021-1536 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-1536 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-2021-1536?
CVE-2021-1536 affects Cisco Cisco Webex Teams.
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