CVE-2021-1471 Cisco Jabber Desktop and Mobile Client Software Vulnerabilities

Critical 9.9 Published 24 Mar 2021 Updated 8 Nov 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, read sensitive data, or cause denial of service in Cisco Jabber clients.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-1471?

CVE-2021-1471 is a critical vulnerability in Cisco Jabber, published on 24 Mar 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Jabber for Windows, Cisco Jabber for MacOS, and Cisco Jabber for mobile platforms could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary programs on the underlying operating system with elevated privileges, access sensitive information, intercept protected network traffic, or cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Weakness: CWE-295, CWE-170

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-1471?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Jabber.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1471?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-1471 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-1471 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-1471 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qjh3-8fph-x9wj.