Cisco WebEx Meetings Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

A vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Meetings Player could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability is due to improper handling of user-supplied files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to open a malicious file by using the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the user.

Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. Workarounds that address this vulnerability are not available.

This advisory is available at the following link:
http://ift.tt/2bR9WXu A vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Meetings Player could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability is due to improper handling of user-supplied files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to open a malicious file by using the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the user.

Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. Workarounds that address this vulnerability are not available.

This advisory is available at the following link:
http://ift.tt/2bR9WXu
Security Impact Rating: Critical
CVE: CVE-2016-1464

from Cisco Security Advisory http://ift.tt/2bR9WXu