CVE-2015-7600
HighSummary
Cisco VPN Client 5.x through 5.0.07.0440 uses weak permissions for vpnclient.ini, allowing local users to gain privileges by entering an arbitrary program name in the Command field of the ApplicationLauncher section.
Risk Assessment
Local users can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Cisco VPN Client to the latest version and secure the vpnclient.ini file against unauthorized access.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Cisco VPN Client 5.x through 5.0.07.0440 uses weak permissions for vpnclient.ini, which allows local users to gain privileges by entering an arbitrary program name in the Command field of the ApplicationLauncher section.