cisco-sa-secure-privesc-sYxQO6ds: Cisco Secure Client for Linux with ISE Posture Module Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Mar 6, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the ISE Posture (System Scan) module of Cisco Secure Client for Linux could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device.This vulnerability is due to the use of an uncontrolled search path element. An attacker could exploit this

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Secure Client

Event History

Mar 6, 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-privesc-sYxQO6ds?

The cisco-sa-secure-privesc-sYxQO6ds vulnerability is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-secure-privesc-sYxQO6ds?

To mitigate cisco-sa-secure-privesc-sYxQO6ds, update the Cisco Secure Client to the latest version provided by Cisco.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-secure-privesc-sYxQO6ds?

Cisco Secure Client for Linux users are affected by the cisco-sa-secure-privesc-sYxQO6ds vulnerability.

4

What type of attack does cisco-sa-secure-privesc-sYxQO6ds enable?

cisco-sa-secure-privesc-sYxQO6ds allows an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges on the affected device.

5

What causes cisco-sa-secure-privesc-sYxQO6ds?

The cisco-sa-secure-privesc-sYxQO6ds vulnerability is due to the use of an uncontrolled search path element.

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