CVE-2017-12268: Medium severity cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client vulnerability

Published Oct 5, 2017
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Network Access Manager (NAM) of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client could allow an authenticated, local attacker to enable multiple network adapters, aka a Dual-Homed Interface vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to insufficient NAM policy enforcement. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating network interfaces of the device to allow multiple active network interfaces. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to send traffic over a non-authorized network interface. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf66539.

Affected Software

1 affected component
cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client=4.5\(822\)

Event History

Oct 5, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12268?

CVE-2017-12268 is rated as Medium severity due to its potential exploitation by an authenticated local attacker.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-12268?

To remediate CVE-2017-12268, update to the fixed version of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.5(823) or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-12268?

CVE-2017-12268 affects users of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client version 4.5(822) on vulnerable systems.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2017-12268?

CVE-2017-12268 can be exploited by an authenticated local attacker to manipulate network adapter configurations.

5

What components of Cisco products are involved in CVE-2017-12268?

The vulnerability in CVE-2017-12268 specifically involves the Network Access Manager (NAM) component of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.

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