CVE-2012-3940 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted WRF file in the Cisco WebEx Recording Format player.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-3940?
CVE-2012-3940 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the Cisco WebEx Recording Format (WRF) player T27 before LD SP32 EP10 and T28 before T28.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WRF file, aka Bug ID CSCtz72958.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3940?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Webex Recording Format Player.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3940?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3940 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-3940 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3940 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9r64-93vf-p94q.