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Cisco AnyConnect: CVE-2021-1430: Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows DLL and Executable Hijacking Vulnerabilities

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Cisco AnyConnect: CVE-2021-1430: Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows DLL and Executable Hijacking Vulnerabilities

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
05/06/2021
Created
11/28/2021
Added
11/26/2021
Modified
11/26/2021

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the install, uninstall, and upgrade processes of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to hijack DLL or executable files that are used by the application. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device with SYSTEM privileges. To exploit these vulnerabilities, the attacker must have valid credentials on the Windows system. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Solution(s)

  • cisco-anyconnect-upgrade-latest

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