CVE-2021-1418CWE-170

Cisco Jabber Desktop and Mobile Client Software Vulnerabilities

Critical · published March 24, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
61.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A critical vulnerability in Cisco Jabber could let attackers run arbitrary programs with elevated privileges—think of it as a burglar getting a master key to your house! 🔥 This is like a waiter who can not only access your order but also sneak into the kitchen and change the entire menu! The flaw allows malicious actors to intercept sensitive information and even cause a denial of service, much like someone tampering with the restaurant's power supply during peak hours. The consequences are absolutely devastating: an attacker could hijack sensitive data, launch malicious software, or bring your communication system to its knees! This vulnerability poses a severe threat to the integrity and availability of your communication environment, leaving users vulnerable to numerous attacks.

Put simply

This is like a waiter who can not only access your order but also sneak into the kitchen and change the entire menu! The flaw allows malicious actors to intercept sensitive information and even cause a denial of service, much like someone tampering with the restaurant's power supply during peak hours. Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Jabber for Windows, MacOS, and mobile platforms allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive information, and intercept network traffic due to inadequate security controls.

What to do

The consequences are absolutely devastating: an attacker could hijack sensitive data, launch malicious software, or bring your communication system to its knees! This vulnerability poses a severe threat to the integrity and availability of your communication environment, leaving users vulnerable to numerous attacks. Patch immediately to the latest version of Cisco Jabber available for your platform. Regularly review configurations and implement robust access controls to mitigate any potential risks. Don't forget to educate your team about security best practices! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll secure your environment in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00975 · 61.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-170 · Improper Null Termination
Published
2021-03-24T20:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 MAR 20:20Z
    Cisco Jabber Desktop and Mobile Client Software Vulnerabilities
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