Vulnerability identifier: #VU49533

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1237

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of resources that are loaded by the application at run time in the Network Access Manager and Web Security Agent components. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-anyconnect-dll-injec-pQnryXLf

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?