SB2020022016 - Insecure DLL loading in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows

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SB2020022016 - Insecure DLL loading in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows

Published: February 20, 2020 Updated: October 24, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2020022016
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Insecure DLL loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3153)

CWE-ID: CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the incorrect handling of directory paths in the installer component. A local user can create a malicious file, copy the file to a system directory and copy malicious files to arbitrary locations with system level privileges. This can include DLL pre-loading, DLL hijacking, and other related attacks.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References