CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-4289: Path Traversal

First published: Sat Aug 01 2015(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.0(2049) allows remote head-end systems to write to arbitrary files via a crafted configuration attribute, aka Bug ID CSCut93920.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco AnyConnect Secure=4.0\(2049\)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-4289?

    CVE-2015-4289 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized file write access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-4289?

    To mitigate CVE-2015-4289, you should upgrade to a fixed version of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2015-4289?

    CVE-2015-4289 specifically affects Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client version 4.0(2049).

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-4289?

    CVE-2015-4289 is classified as a directory traversal vulnerability that can be exploited through crafted configuration attributes.

  • Can CVE-2015-4289 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-4289 can be exploited remotely by attackers through remote head-end systems.

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