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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2018.0527
Cisco Jabber Client Framework Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
23 February 2018
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Cisco Jabber Client Framework
Publisher: Cisco Systems
Operating System: Windows
Mac OS
Impact/Access: Cross-site Scripting -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2018-0201 CVE-2018-0199
Original Bulletin:
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180221-jcf
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180221-jcf1
Comment: This bulletin contains two (2) Cisco Systems security advisories.
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Cisco Security Advisory
Cisco Jabber Client Framework for Windows and Mac Cross-Site Scripting
Vulnerability
Medium
Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20180221-jcf
First Published: 2018 February 21 16:00 GMT
Version 1.0: Final
Workarounds: No workarounds available
Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve53989
CVE-2018-0199
CWE-79
CVSS Score: Base 5.4
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:X/RL:X/RC:X
Summary
o A vulnerability in Cisco Jabber Client Framework (JCF) could allow an
unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS)
attack against a user of an affected device.
The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of script in attributes
in a web page. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by executing
arbitrary JavaScript in the Jabber client of the recipient. An exploit
could allow the attacker to perform remote code execution.
There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
This advisory is available at the following link:
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/
cisco-sa-20180221-jcf
Affected Products
o Vulnerable Products
This vulnerability affects Cisco Jabber Client Framework (JCF) for Windows
and Mac with the default configuration. For information about affected
software releases, consult the Cisco bug ID(s) at the top of this advisory.
Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this
vulnerability.
Workarounds
o There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
Fixed Software
o For information about fixed software releases, consult the Cisco bug ID(s)
at the top of this advisory.
When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to regularly
consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the
Cisco Security Advisories and Alerts page, to determine exposure and a
complete upgrade solution.
In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded
contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software
configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release.
If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco
Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance
providers.
Exploitation and Public Announcements
o The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of
any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is
described in this advisory.
Source
o This vulnerability was found during internal security testing.
Cisco Security Vulnerability Policy
o To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and
publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also
contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security
vulnerability information from Cisco.
Subscribe to Cisco Security Notifications
o Subscribe
URL
o https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/
cisco-sa-20180221-jcf
Revision History
o
+---------+---------------------------+---------+--------+-------------------+
| Version | Description | Section | Status | Date |
+---------+---------------------------+---------+--------+-------------------+
| 1.0 | Initial public release. | -- | Final | 2018-February-21 |
+---------+---------------------------+---------+--------+-------------------+
Legal Disclaimer
o THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND DOES NOT IMPLY ANY KIND
OF GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. YOUR USE OF THE INFORMATION ON THE DOCUMENT
OR MATERIALS LINKED FROM THE DOCUMENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. CISCO RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR UPDATE THIS DOCUMENT AT ANY TIME.
A standalone copy or paraphrase of the text of this document that omits the
distribution URL is an uncontrolled copy and may lack important information
or contain factual errors. The information in this document is intended for
end users of Cisco products.
Cisco Security Vulnerability Policy
o To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and
publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also
contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security
vulnerability information from Cisco.
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Cisco Security Advisory
Cisco Jabber Client Framework for Windows and Mac Cross-Site Scripting
Vulnerability
Medium
Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20180221-jcf1
First Published: 2018 February 21 16:00 GMT
Version 1.0: Final
Workarounds: No workarounds available
Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve54001
CVE-2018-0201
CWE-79
CVSS Score: Base 4.6
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:X/RL:X/RC:X
Summary
o A vulnerability in Cisco Jabber Client Framework (JCF) could allow an
authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS)
attack against a user of an affected device.
The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web
page generation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by embedding
media in instant messages. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause the
recipient chat client to make outbound requests.
There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
This advisory is available at the following link:
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/
cisco-sa-20180221-jcf1
Affected Products
o Vulnerable Products
This vulnerability affects Cisco Jabber Client Framework (JCF) for Windows
and Mac with the default configuration. For information about affected
software releases, consult the Cisco bug ID(s) at the top of this advisory.
Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this
vulnerability.
Workarounds
o There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
Fixed Software
o For information about fixed software releases, consult the Cisco bug ID(s)
at the top of this advisory.
When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to regularly
consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the
Cisco Security Advisories and Alerts page, to determine exposure and a
complete upgrade solution.
In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded
contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software
configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release.
If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco
Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance
providers.
Exploitation and Public Announcements
o The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of
any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is
described in this advisory.
Source
o This vulnerability was found during internal security testing.
Cisco Security Vulnerability Policy
o To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and
publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also
contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security
vulnerability information from Cisco.
Subscribe to Cisco Security Notifications
o Subscribe
URL
o https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/
cisco-sa-20180221-jcf1
Revision History
o
+---------+---------------------------+---------+--------+-------------------+
| Version | Description | Section | Status | Date |
+---------+---------------------------+---------+--------+-------------------+
| 1.0 | Initial public release. | -- | Final | 2018-February-21 |
+---------+---------------------------+---------+--------+-------------------+
Legal Disclaimer
o THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND DOES NOT IMPLY ANY KIND
OF GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. YOUR USE OF THE INFORMATION ON THE DOCUMENT
OR MATERIALS LINKED FROM THE DOCUMENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. CISCO RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR UPDATE THIS DOCUMENT AT ANY TIME.
A standalone copy or paraphrase of the text of this document that omits the
distribution URL is an uncontrolled copy and may lack important information
or contain factual errors. The information in this document is intended for
end users of Cisco products.
Cisco Security Vulnerability Policy
o To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and
publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also
contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security
vulnerability information from Cisco.
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