Vulnerability identifier: #VU54178
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-789
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 perform denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled memory allocation. A local user can crash the VPN Agent service when the affected application is launched.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client: 4.9.00086 - 4.10.00093
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-anyconnect-dos-hMhyDfb8
http://bst.cloudapps.cisco.com/bugsearch/bug/CSCvx09155
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.