CVE-2015-0662 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can gain root privileges by sending crafted IPC messages to the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility 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-2015-0662?
CVE-2015-0662 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client, published on 17 Mar 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.0(.00051) and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via crafted IPC messages that trigger use of root privileges for a software-package installation, aka Bug ID CSCus79385.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0662?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0662?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-0662 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-0662 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-0662 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8mmq-h9pm-f2cr.