CVE-2019-12645 Cisco Jabber Client Framework for Mac Code Execution Vulnerability

Medium 6.7 Published 5 Sep 2019 Updated 20 Nov 2024

Local authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code or modify configuration files due to improper file permissions in Cisco Jabber for Mac.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-12645?

CVE-2019-12645 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Jabber for Mac, published on 5 Sep 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability in Cisco Jabber Client Framework (JCF) for Mac Software, installed as part of the Cisco Jabber for Mac client, could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device The vulnerability is due to improper file level permissions on an affected device when it is running Cisco JCF for Mac Software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the affected device and executing arbitrary code or potentially modifying certain configuration files. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code or modify certain configuration files on the device using the privileges of the installed Cisco JCF for Mac Software.

Weakness: CWE-732, CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12645?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Jabber.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12645?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12645 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-12645 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12645 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5m68-8fj2-cw42.