CVE-2020-3153: Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability

Published Feb 19, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the installer component of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated local attacker to copy user-supplied files to system level directories with system level privileges. The vulnerability is due to the incorrect handling of directory paths. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a malicious file and copying the file to a system directory. An exploit could allow the attacker to copy malicious files to arbitrary locations with system level privileges. This could include DLL pre-loading, DLL hijacking, and other related attacks. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker needs valid credentials on the Windows system.

Other sources

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows allows for incorrect handling of directory paths. An attacker with valid credentials on Windows would be able to copy malicious files to arbitrary locations with system level privileges. This could include DLL pre-loading, DLL hijacking, and other related attacks.

CISA

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Windows<4.8.02042
Cisco AnyConnect Secure

Event History

Feb 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 24, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-3153?

CVE-2020-3153 is a vulnerability in the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows that allows for incorrect handling of directory paths, enabling an attacker to copy malicious files to arbitrary locations with system level privileges.

2

What is the impact of CVE-2020-3153?

The impact of CVE-2020-3153 is that an attacker with valid credentials on Windows can perform DLL pre-loading, DLL hijacking, and other attacks by copying malicious files to arbitrary locations with system level privileges.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-3153?

An attacker with valid credentials on Windows can exploit CVE-2020-3153 by copying malicious files to arbitrary locations, leveraging system level privileges.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-3153?

Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with mitigation instructions for CVE-2020-3153. Please refer to the advisory for specific instructions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3153?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-3153 in the Cisco Security Advisory linked in the references section.

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