CVE-2020-27123: Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability

Published Nov 6, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the interprocess communication (IPC) channel of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to an exposed IPC function. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted IPC message to the AnyConnect process on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system of the affected device.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Windows<4.9.03047

Event History

Nov 6, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco AnyConnect vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-27123.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27123?

The severity of CVE-2020-27123 is medium.

3

How does CVE-2020-27123 impact Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows?

CVE-2020-27123 allows an authenticated, local attacker to read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system of an affected device.

4

Which version of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows is affected by CVE-2020-27123?

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows versions up to 4.9.03047 are affected by CVE-2020-27123.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-27123?

To fix CVE-2020-27123, update Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows to a version higher than 4.9.03047.

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