cisco-sa-secure-nam-priv-esc-szu2vYpZ: Cisco Secure Client for Windows with Network Access Manager Module Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published May 15, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Network Access Manager (NAM) module of Cisco Secure Client could allow an unauthenticated attacker with physical access to an affected device to elevate privileges to SYSTEM.This vulnerability is due to a lack of authentication on a specific

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Secure Client

Event History

May 15, 2024
Advisory Published
via Cisco·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Cisco·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-secure-nam-priv-esc-szu2vYpZ?

The severity of cisco-sa-secure-nam-priv-esc-szu2vYpZ is high due to its potential to allow unauthenticated privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-secure-nam-priv-esc-szu2vYpZ?

To fix cisco-sa-secure-nam-priv-esc-szu2vYpZ, update to the latest version of Cisco Secure Client that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-secure-nam-priv-esc-szu2vYpZ?

Users of Cisco Secure Client could be affected by cisco-sa-secure-nam-priv-esc-szu2vYpZ if they have physical access to the device.

4

What causes the vulnerability cisco-sa-secure-nam-priv-esc-szu2vYpZ?

cisco-sa-secure-nam-priv-esc-szu2vYpZ is caused by a lack of authentication on a specific functionality within the Network Access Manager module.

5

Can cisco-sa-secure-nam-priv-esc-szu2vYpZ be exploited remotely?

No, cisco-sa-secure-nam-priv-esc-szu2vYpZ requires physical access to the affected device for exploitation.

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