CVE-2013-5559: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 4, 2013
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in the Active Template Library (ATL) framework in the VPNAPI COM module in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 2.x allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, aka Bug ID CSCuj58139.

Affected Software

43 affected components
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.0
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.1
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.2
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.2.128
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.2.133
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.2.136
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.2.140
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.3
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.3.185
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.3.254
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.3.2016
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.4
cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Symbian Os=2.4
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.4.0202
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.4.1012
cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Iphone Os=2.4.4004
cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Iphone Os=2.4.4014
cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Symbian Os=2.4.5004
cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Android=2.4.7030
cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Android=2.4.7073
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.0217
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.1025
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.2001
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.2006
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.2010
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.2011
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.2014
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.2017
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.2018
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.2019
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.3041
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.3046
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.3051
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.3054
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.3055
cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Iphone Os=2.5.5112
cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Android=2.5.5116
cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Android=2.5.5118
cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Android=2.5.5125
cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Iphone Os=2.5.5130
cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Android=2.5.5131
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=2.5.6005

Event History

Nov 4, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5559?

CVE-2013-5559 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-5559?

To fix CVE-2013-5559, update the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client to the latest version provided by Cisco.

3

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2013-5559?

CVE-2013-5559 affects multiple versions of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client across various platforms including Windows, macOS, and mobile operating systems.

4

Can CVE-2013-5559 be exploited without user interaction?

CVE-2013-5559 requires user interaction, as it is triggered by opening a crafted HTML document.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2013-5559 if exploited?

If successfully exploited, CVE-2013-5559 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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