First published: Wed Dec 14 2016(Updated: )
A vulnerability in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install and execute an arbitrary executable file with privileges equivalent to the Microsoft Windows operating system SYSTEM account. More Information: CSCvb68043. Known Affected Releases: 4.3(2039) 4.3(748). Known Fixed Releases: 4.3(4019) 4.4(225).
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Cisco AnyConnect | =3.1\(60\) | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =3.1.0 | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =3.1.02043 | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =3.1.05182 | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =3.1.05187 | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =3.1.06073 | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =3.1.07021 | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =4.0\(48\) | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =4.0\(64\) | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =4.0\(2049\) | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =4.0.0 | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =4.0.00048 | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =4.0.00051 | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =4.1\(8\) | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =4.1.0 | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =4.2.0 | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =4.2.04039 | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =4.3.0 | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =4.3.00748 | |
Cisco AnyConnect | =4.3.01095 |
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CVE-2016-9192 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for allowing local authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with system-level privileges.
To mitigate CVE-2016-9192, users should upgrade to the latest version of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2016-9192 affects users of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client versions 3.1(60) and later, as well as several 4.x versions.
CVE-2016-9192 can be exploited by an authenticated, local attacker with physical access to the vulnerable system.
If successfully exploited, CVE-2016-9192 could allow an attacker to install and execute arbitrary executable files, leading to complete control over the affected system.