CVE-2013-1173 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a heap-based buffer overflow in the Cisco AnyConnect client to escalate privileges.
- 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-2013-1173?
CVE-2013-1173 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client, published on 11 Apr 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in ciscod.exe in the Cisco Security Service in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client (aka AnyConnect VPN Client) allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCud14143.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1173?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1173?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1173 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2013-1173 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1173 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w9fv-cx3x-h3pg.