Vulnerability identifier: #VU52916

Vulnerability 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-2021-1428

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 the application loads a DLL file from a user-writable directory. 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-code-exec-jR3tWTA6

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Q & 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.