CVE-2024-20509: Cisco Meraki MX and Z3 Teleworker Gateway AnyConnect VPN Session Takeover and Denial of Service Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Cisco AnyConnect VPN server of Cisco Meraki MX and Cisco Meraki Z Series Teleworker Gateway devices could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to hijack an AnyConnect VPN session or cause a denial of service (DoS) condition for individual users of the AnyConnect VPN service on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to weak entropy for handlers that are used during the VPN authentication process as well as a race condition that exists in the same process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by correctly guessing an authentication handler and then sending crafted HTTPS requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to take over the AnyConnect VPN session from a target user or prevent the target user from establishing an AnyConnect VPN session with the affected device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20509?
CVE-2024-20509 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2024-20509 have on devices?
CVE-2024-20509 allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to hijack an AnyConnect VPN session or cause a denial of service for individual users.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20509?
To fix CVE-2024-20509, update the affected Cisco Meraki devices to the latest firmware version beyond 18.211.2.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2024-20509?
CVE-2024-20509 affects various Cisco Meraki MX and Z Series Teleworker Gateway devices running specific firmware versions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-20509?
No official workaround for CVE-2024-20509 is provided, making firmware updates the primary solution.