CVE-2018-0380 : What You Need to Know

Cisco Webex Network Recording Player contains multiple vulnerabilities that can be exploited by malicious ARF or WRF files, potentially leading to a denial of service (DoS) situation.

Understanding CVE-2018-0380

Cisco Webex Network Recording Player is susceptible to security flaws that can be exploited by attackers to crash the player, causing a DoS scenario.

What is CVE-2018-0380?

The vulnerabilities in Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for ARF and WRF files can be leveraged by attackers to distribute harmful files, leading to a crash in the player and a DoS condition.

The Impact of CVE-2018-0380

Exploiting these vulnerabilities can result in a denial of service situation by causing the affected player to crash, affecting the playback of recorded Webex meetings.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-0380

Cisco Webex Network Recording Player vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Security flaws in Cisco Webex Network Recording Player for ARF and WRF files
Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities by distributing malicious files
Can lead to a crash in the player and a denial of service situation

Affected Systems and Versions

ARF and WRF recording players on Cisco Webex Meetings Suite sites
Cisco Webex Meetings Online sites
Cisco Webex Meetings Server

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers distribute harmful ARF or WRF files via email or URL
Users are persuaded to open these files in Webex recording players

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-0380 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Avoid opening ARF or WRF files from unknown or untrusted sources
Regularly update Cisco Webex Network Recording Player

Long-Term Security Practices

Educate users on safe file handling practices
Implement email and web filtering to block malicious files

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Cisco to address the vulnerabilities