Vulnerability identifier: #VU48149
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
Client/Desktop applications /
Other client software
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a lack of authentication to the interprocess communication (IPC) channel listener. A local user can send specially crafted IPC messages to the AnyConnect client IPC listener and cause the targeted AnyConnect user to execute a script.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client: 4.9.3052 - 98.145.86
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-anyconnect-ipc-KfQO9QhK
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.