CVE-2006-5806: Low severity Cisco Secure Desktop vulnerability

Published Nov 8, 2006
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Updated

SSL VPN Client in Cisco Secure Desktop before 3.1.1.45, when configured to spawn a web browser after a successful connection, stores sensitive browser session information in a directory outside of the CSD vault and does not restrict the user from saving files outside of the vault, which is not cleared after the VPN connection terminates and allows local users to read unencrypted data.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Secure Desktop<=3.1.1.33

Event History

Nov 8, 2006
CVE Published
10:07 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 9, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5806?

CVE-2006-5806 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of sensitive information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5806?

To mitigate CVE-2006-5806, update to Cisco Secure Desktop version 3.1.1.45 or later.

3

What are the consequences of CVE-2006-5806?

CVE-2006-5806 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive browser session information if exploited.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2006-5806?

CVE-2006-5806 affects users of Cisco Secure Desktop versions prior to 3.1.1.45.

5

When was CVE-2006-5806 published?

CVE-2006-5806 was published in November 2006.

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