CVE-2009-5007 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files in the Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN client.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-5007?
CVE-2009-5007 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Oct 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Cisco trial client on Linux for Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified temporary files.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-5007?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Anyconnect Ssl Vpn.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5007?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-5007 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2009-5007 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-5007 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-82rf-mw3h-9hjh.