medium
6.6
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-1172: Input Validation

First published: Thu Apr 11 2013(Updated: )

The Cisco Security Service in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client (aka AnyConnect VPN Client) does not properly verify files, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCud14153.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco AnyConnect Secure
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.0
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.1
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.2
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.2.128
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.2.133
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.2.136
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.2.140
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.3
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.3.185
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.3.254
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.3.2016
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.4
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.4
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.4.0202
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.4.1012
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.4.4004
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.4.4014
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.4.5004
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.4.7030
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.4.7073
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5.0217
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5.1025
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5.2001
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5.2006
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5.2010
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5.2011
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5.2014
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5.2017
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5.2018
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5.2019
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5.3041
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5.3046
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5.3051
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5.3054
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5.3055
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.5112
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.5116
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.5118
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.5125
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.5130
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.5131
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=2.5.6005
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.0
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.0
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.0.0629
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.0.1047
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.0.2052
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.0.3050
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.0.3054
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.0.4235
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.0.5075
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.0.5080
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.0.07059
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.0.08057
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.0.08057
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.0.08066
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.1.0
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.1.00495
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=3.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-1172?

    CVE-2013-1172 has a CVSS base score of 7.8, indicating it is a high severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-1172?

    To fix CVE-2013-1172, you should upgrade to the latest version of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client are affected by CVE-2013-1172?

    CVE-2013-1172 affects multiple versions, including 2.0 to 3.2.0 of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.

  • Can CVE-2013-1172 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2013-1172 requires local access for exploitation, meaning an attacker must have physical access to the machine.

  • What impact does CVE-2013-1172 have on affected systems?

    The impact of CVE-2013-1172 allows local users to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.

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