Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2020-27123 |
CWE-ID | CWE-749 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU48150
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27123
CWE-ID:
CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to read arbitrary files on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an exposed interprocess communication (IPC) channel function. A local user can send a specially crafted IPC message to the AnyConnect process and read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system of the affected device.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client: 4.9.1095
External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.