CVE-2007-4415: Medium severity Cisco VPN Client vulnerability

Published Aug 18, 2007
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Updated

Cisco VPN Client on Windows before 5.0.01.0600, and the 5.0.01.0600 InstallShield (IS) release, uses weak permissions for cvpnd.exe (Modify granted to Interactive Users), which allows local users to gain privileges via a modified cvpnd.exe.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco VPN Client<=5.0.01
Cisco VPN Client=5.0.01.0600

Remediation

Patch Available

http://secunia.com/advisories/26459

Patch Available

http://securitytracker.com/id?1018573

Patch Available

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20070815-vpnclient.shtml

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25332

Event History

Aug 18, 2007
CVE Published
09:17 PM
Aug 19, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4415?

CVE-2007-4415 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4415?

To fix CVE-2007-4415, users should upgrade to Cisco VPN Client version 5.0.01.0601 or later.

3

What does CVE-2007-4415 affect?

CVE-2007-4415 affects the Cisco VPN Client on Windows versions before 5.0.01.0600.

4

What are the consequences of CVE-2007-4415?

The consequences of CVE-2007-4415 include the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2007-4415?

Users of Cisco VPN Client on Windows who have version 5.0.01 or earlier are impacted by CVE-2007-4415.

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