cisco-sa-anyconnect-profile-AggMUCDg: Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Profile Modification Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the interprocess communication (IPC) channel of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to overwrite VPN profiles on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted IPC message to the AnyConnect process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify VPN profile files. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid credentials on the affected system. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-anyconnect-profile-AggMUCDg
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What is the severity of cisco-sa-anyconnect-profile-AggMUCDg?
The severity of cisco-sa-anyconnect-profile-AggMUCDg is considered high due to the potential for local attackers to overwrite VPN profiles.
How do I fix cisco-sa-anyconnect-profile-AggMUCDg?
To fix cisco-sa-anyconnect-profile-AggMUCDg, update the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client to the latest version provided by Cisco.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-anyconnect-profile-AggMUCDg?
Users of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client are affected by cisco-sa-anyconnect-profile-AggMUCDg if they do not apply security updates.
What type of attack does cisco-sa-anyconnect-profile-AggMUCDg enable?
cisco-sa-anyconnect-profile-AggMUCDg enables authenticated local attackers to overwrite VPN profiles.
What is the cause of the vulnerability cisco-sa-anyconnect-profile-AggMUCDg?
The cause of cisco-sa-anyconnect-profile-AggMUCDg is insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the interprocess communication channel.