CVE-2012-4655: Input Validation

Published Sep 24, 2012
·
Updated

The WebLaunch feature in Cisco Secure Desktop before 3.6.6020 does not properly validate binaries that are received by the downloader process, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving (1) ActiveX or (2) Java components, aka Bug IDs CSCtz76128 and CSCtz78204.

Affected Software

25 affected components
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.1
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.1.1
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.1.1.27
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.1.1.33
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.1.1.45
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.2
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.2.1
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.3
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.4
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.4.1
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.4.2
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.4.2048
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.5
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.5.841
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.5.1077
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.5.2001
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.5.2008
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.6
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.6.181
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.6.185
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.6.1001
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.6.2002
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.6.3002
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.6.4021
Cisco Secure Desktop=3.6.5005

Event History

Sep 24, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4655?

CVE-2012-4655 has been assigned a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4655?

To mitigate CVE-2012-4655, update Cisco Secure Desktop to the latest version provided by Cisco.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2012-4655?

CVE-2012-4655 affects Cisco Secure Desktop versions before 3.6.6020.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4655?

CVE-2012-4655 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by improper validation of binaries in the WebLaunch feature.

5

Who discovered CVE-2012-4655?

CVE-2012-4655 was identified through internal Cisco security assessments and reported as Bug IDs CSCtz76128 and CSCtz78204.

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