Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a local Mac endpoint issue in Cisco Jabber for Mac. Insecure permissions on a Jabber Client Framework directory could let an already-authenticated local user abuse file links so an administrator install or update creates or corrupts files elsewhere. It is not internet-exposed by itself. Exposure is limited to macOS systems with Cisco Jabber for Mac and its Jabber Client Framework installed. The source bundle does not identify specific affected version numbers, so teams must confirm installed versions against Cisco’s advisory. Treat this as a moderate endpoint hygiene issue. It is not described as remotely exploitable or actively exploited, but affected Macs should be patched because abuse could corrupt important files during privileged maintenance activity. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco’s advisory for affected and fixed Jabber for Mac versions.; Update Cisco Jabber for Mac according to Cisco guidance.; Prioritize shared Macs or systems with local untrusted users..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.1 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
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CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H0.84.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
5.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 20190109 Cisco Jabber Client Framework Insecure Directory Permissions VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CISCO
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Permission Issues
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