How severe is CVE-2012-3056?

CVE-2012-3056 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-3056 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3056?

CVE-2012-3056 affects Cisco Webex Recording Format Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3056?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-3056 published?

CVE-2012-3056 was published on 2012-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3056

CVE-2012-3056 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Webex Recording Format Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Cisco Webex Recording Format Player
Published: 2012-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the Cisco WebEx Recording Format (WRF) player T27 L through SP11 EP26, T27 LB through SP21 EP10, T27 LC before SP25 EP11, T27 LD before SP32 CP2, and T28 L10N before SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted WRF file, aka Bug ID CSCtz72946.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3056?: Buffer overflow in the Cisco WebEx Recording Format (WRF) player T27 L through SP11 EP26, T27 LB through SP21 EP10, T27 LC before SP25 EP11, T27 LD before SP32 CP2, and T28 L10N before SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted WRF file, aka Bug ID CSCtz72946.
How severe is CVE-2012-3056?: CVE-2012-3056 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-3056 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3056?: CVE-2012-3056 affects Cisco Webex Recording Format Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3056?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-3056 published?: CVE-2012-3056 was published on 2012-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20120627-webex

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_recording_format_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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