CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-6306

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client version 4.1(8) on OS X and Linux does not verify pathnames before installation actions, allowing local users to obtain root privileges via a crafted installation file.

Risk Assessment

Local users can exploit this vulnerability to gain full control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client to the latest version that includes security fixes for this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.1(8) on OS X and Linux does not verify pathnames before installation actions, which allows local users to obtain root privileges via a crafted installation file, aka Bug ID CSCuv11947.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS