First published: Thu Feb 09 2017(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Start Before Logon (SBL) module of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software for Windows could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to open Internet Explorer with the privileges of the SYSTEM user. The vulnerability is due to insufficient implementation of the access controls. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by opening the Internet Explorer browser. An exploit could allow the attacker to use Internet Explorer with the privileges of the SYSTEM user. This may allow the attacker to execute privileged commands on the targeted system. This vulnerability affects versions prior to released versions 4.4.00243 and later and 4.3.05017 and later. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc43976.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.0.00048 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.0.00051 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.0.00052 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.0.00057 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.0.00061 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.1.00028 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.1.02011 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.1.04011 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.1.06013 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.1.06020 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.1.08005 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.2.00096 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.2.01022 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.2.01035 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.2.02075 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.2.03013 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.2.04018 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.2.04039 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.2.05015 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.2.06014 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.3.00748 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.3.01095 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.3.02039 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.3.03086 | |
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client | =4.3.04027 |
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CVE-2017-3813 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthenticated attackers to execute code with SYSTEM privileges.
To mitigate CVE-2017-3813, upgrade to the latest version of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client available.
CVE-2017-3813 affects various versions of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, including versions 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x, and 4.3.x.
An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-3813 could potentially open Internet Explorer with SYSTEM user privileges, leading to further system compromise.
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-3813; the recommended action is to apply the relevant software updates.