CVE-2012-3937

Buffer overflow in the Cisco WebEx Recording Format (WRF) player T27 before LD SP32 EP10 and T28 before T28.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code…

published October 25, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty WRF file is the key to exploiting this buffer overflow! The Cisco WebEx Recording Format player lets remote attackers execute arbitrary code without breaking a sweat! Think of it like a delivery driver who doesn't check the contents of a package before dropping it off — they might accidentally deliver something dangerous instead of the intended goods. That's how this buffer overflow works, allowing harmful code to slip through unnoticed! An attacker could craft a malicious WRF file that, when opened, executes their code, leading to unauthorized access or control over the victim's machine. This could result in anything from data theft to total system compromise, making it a serious concern for users!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver who doesn't check the contents of a package before dropping it off — they might accidentally deliver something dangerous instead of the intended goods. That's how this buffer overflow works, allowing harmful code to slip through unnoticed! This vulnerability stems from a buffer overflow in the Cisco WebEx Recording Format (WRF) player versions T27 before LD SP32 EP10 and T28 before T28.4, which fails to properly validate input data, allowing remote code execution via a crafted WRF file.

What to do

An attacker could craft a malicious WRF file that, when opened, executes their code, leading to unauthorized access or control over the victim's machine. This could result in anything from data theft to total system compromise, making it a serious concern for users! To safeguard against this vulnerability, ensure your Cisco WebEx Recording Format player is updated to at least version T27 LD SP32 EP10 or T28.4. Additionally, educate users not to open WRF files from untrusted sources. Regularly check for software updates to mitigate similar vulnerabilities in the future. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems updated to maintain rock-solid security! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05262 · 92.5th percentile
Published
2012-10-25T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 OCT 14:00Z
    Buffer overflow in the Cisco WebEx Recording Format (WRF) player T27 before LD SP32 EP10 and T28 before T28.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code…
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