Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2021-1496 |
CWE-ID | CWE-378 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU52921
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1496
CWE-ID:
CWE-378 - Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to perform an executable hijacking attack.
The vulnerability exists due to the application loads an executable file from a user-writable directory. A local user can copy a malicious executable file to a specific directory and execute arbitrary code on the target device.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client: before 4.9.03022
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.