CVE-2009-5008 Security feature bypass in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 12 Oct 2010 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Local attackers can bypass Cisco Secure Desktop policy restrictions by modifying executable files, undermining security controls.

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-2009-5008?

CVE-2009-5008 is a low-severity 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

Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD), when used in conjunction with an AnyConnect SSL VPN server, does not properly perform verification, which allows local users to bypass intended policy restrictions via a modified executable file.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-5008?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Secure Desktop.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5008?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-5008 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-5008 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-5008 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9g9x-24rg-f99h.