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cisco-sa-anyconnect-mac-priv-esc-VqST2nrT: MacOS Local Privilege Escalation Exploitable through Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
First published: Wed May 05 2021(Updated: )
On May 26, 2020, Apple released a security update for MacOS Catalina, Mojave, and High Sierra. Part of this update addressed a local privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2020-9817). Cisco has determined that Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client releases 4.10.00093 and earlier could be used to exploit this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-anyconnect-mac-priv-esc-VqST2nrT
Credit: the Lockheed Martin Red Team.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco AnyConnect | <4.10.00093 | |
| macOS Catalina | =Catalina | |
| macOS Mojave | =Mojave | |
| macOS High Sierra | =High Sierra |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-anyconnect-mac-priv-esc-VqST2nrT?
The severity of cisco-sa-anyconnect-mac-priv-esc-VqST2nrT is classified as high due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix cisco-sa-anyconnect-mac-priv-esc-VqST2nrT?
To fix cisco-sa-anyconnect-mac-priv-esc-VqST2nrT, upgrade to Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client version 4.10.00094 or later.
Which software versions are affected by cisco-sa-anyconnect-mac-priv-esc-VqST2nrT?
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client versions up to and including 4.10.00093 are affected by cisco-sa-anyconnect-mac-priv-esc-VqST2nrT.
What vulnerability does cisco-sa-anyconnect-mac-priv-esc-VqST2nrT address?
cisco-sa-anyconnect-mac-priv-esc-VqST2nrT addresses a local privilege escalation vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-9817.
Which operating systems are impacted by cisco-sa-anyconnect-mac-priv-esc-VqST2nrT?
MacOS Catalina, Mojave, and High Sierra are the operating systems impacted by cisco-sa-anyconnect-mac-priv-esc-VqST2nrT.
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