A vulnerability in the client update process of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software for Windows and Cisco Secure Client Software for Windows could allow a low-privileged, authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to those of SYSTEM. The client update process is executed after a successful VPN connection is established.
This vulnerability exists because improper permissions are assigned to a temporary directory that is created during the update process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by abusing a specific function of the Windows installer process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute code with SYSTEM privileges.
References
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https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ac-csc-privesc-wx4U4Kw | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
12 Jul 2023, 14:15
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Summary | A vulnerability in the client update process of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software for Windows and Cisco Secure Client Software for Windows could allow a low-privileged, authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to those of SYSTEM. The client update process is executed after a successful VPN connection is established. This vulnerability exists because improper permissions are assigned to a temporary directory that is created during the update process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by abusing a specific function of the Windows installer process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute code with SYSTEM privileges. |
07 Jul 2023, 17:47
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CWE | CWE-276 | |
CPE | cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_client:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* |
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CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.8 |
References | (CISCO) https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ac-csc-privesc-wx4U4Kw - Vendor Advisory |
28 Jun 2023, 15:25
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New CVE |
Information
Published : 2023-06-28 15:15
Updated : 2024-02-04 23:37
NVD link : CVE-2023-20178
Mitre link : CVE-2023-20178
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-20178
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Products Affected
cisco
- secure_client
- anyconnect_secure_mobility_client
CWE
CWE-276
Incorrect Default Permissions