Vulnerability identifier: #VU57124
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-367
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 the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in the signature verification process for shared library files that are loaded on an affected device. A local user can send a series of crafted interprocess communication (IPC) messages and execute arbitrary code on the target device with root privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-anyconnect-lib-hija-cAFB7x4q
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.