CVE-2015-6306
First published: Fri Sep 25 2015(Updated: )
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.1(8) on OS X and Linux does not verify pathnames before installation actions, which allows local users to obtain root privileges via a crafted installation file, aka Bug ID CSCuv11947.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.1.\(8\) | |
| Apple Mac OS X | ||
| Linux Linux kernel |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133685/Cisco-AnyConnect-DMG-Install-Script-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/86
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=41135
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536534/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033656
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38303/
- https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20150701/cisco_anyconnect_elevation_%20of_privileges_via_dmg_install_script.html
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