CVE-2017-12359

CVE-2017-12359 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Webex Meeting Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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

Description

A Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player for Advanced Recording Format (.arf) files could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing a user with a malicious .arf file via email or URL and convincing the user to launch the file. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow arbitrary code execution on the system of the targeted user. This vulnerability affects Cisco WebEx Business Suite meeting sites, Cisco WebEx Meetings sites, Cisco WebEx Meetings Server, and Cisco WebEx ARF players. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve10729, CSCve10771, CSCve10779, CSCve11521, CSCve11543.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12359?
A Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player for Advanced Recording Format (.arf) files could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing a user with a malicious .arf file via email or URL and convincing the user to launch the file. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow arbitrary code execution on the system of the targeted user. This vulnerability affects Cisco WebEx Business Suite meeting sites, Cisco WebEx Meetings sites, Cisco WebEx Meetings Server, and Cisco WebEx ARF players. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve10729, CSCve10771, CSCve10779, CSCve11521, CSCve11543.
How severe is CVE-2017-12359?
CVE-2017-12359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12359 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12359?
CVE-2017-12359 primarily affects Cisco Webex Meeting Center. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12359?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-12359 published?
CVE-2017-12359 was published on 2017-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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