CVE-2012-2498: Medium severity cisco anyconnect secure vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2012
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Updated

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.0 through 3.0.08066 does not ensure that authentication makes use of a legitimate certificate, which allows user-assisted man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via a crafted certificate, aka Bug ID CSCtz29197.

Affected Software

5 affected components
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=3.0
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=3.0.0629
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=3.0.07059
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=3.0.08057
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=3.0.08066

Event History

Aug 6, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2498?

CVE-2012-2498 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability that may allow man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2498?

To mitigate CVE-2012-2498, users should upgrade the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client to a version that addresses the issue.

3

What versions of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client are affected by CVE-2012-2498?

CVE-2012-2498 affects Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client versions 3.0 through 3.0.08066.

4

Can CVE-2012-2498 be exploited without user interaction?

Exploitation of CVE-2012-2498 requires user assistance, as it involves spoofing through a crafted certificate.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2012-2498 facilitate?

CVE-2012-2498 allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by spoofing servers.

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