CVE-2018-0287: cisco webex_meetings_online Improper Input Validation

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-0287 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in cisco webex_meetings_online. EPSS estimates a 3.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89.5% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 02-05-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 29-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

• CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.