CVE-2015-0662 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

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.

All Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8mmq-h9pm-f2cr.

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