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CVE-2017-12266

4.2 · MEDIUM

A vulnerability in the routine that loads DLL files in Cisco Meeting App for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to run an executable file with privileges equivalent to those of Ci…

Published Oct 5, 2017CWE-264EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2017-12266 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 5, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability in the routine that loads DLL files in Cisco Meeting App for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to run an executable file with privileges equivalent to those of Cisco Meeting App. The vulnerability is due to incomplete input validation of the path name for DLL files before they are loaded. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by installing a crafted DLL file in a specific system directory. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands on the underlying Microsoft Windows host with privileges equivalent to those of Cisco Meeting App. The attacker would need valid user credentials to exploit this vulnerability. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd77907.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/101158Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171004-cmaRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/101158Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171004-cma

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12266?

CVE-2017-12266 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 5, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-12266?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-12266?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-12266?

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