Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2019-1855 affects Cisco Jabber for Windows. A logged-in local attacker could abuse how Jabber loads DLL files so malicious code runs when another user launches Jabber. This is not a remote internet attack, but it can matter on shared, compromised, or weakly controlled Windows endpoints. Exposure is limited to Windows endpoints running Cisco Jabber for Windows. Risk is highest where attackers may already have local credentials, where endpoints are shared, or where users can write files into locations searched by applications at launch. Prioritize remediation where Jabber is deployed on shared Windows systems or used by privileged staff. The business risk is endpoint code execution after an attacker already has local credentials, so this should be handled in standard endpoint patching and hardening cycles unless sensitive systems are affected. Mitigation focus: Identify all endpoints running Cisco Jabber for Windows.; Check Cisco’s advisory for fixed versions and vendor remediation guidance.; Update or remove vulnerable Jabber installations where applicable..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.3 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.35.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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7.3HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 20190703 Cisco Jabber for Windows DLL Preloading VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CISCO
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