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Status published
High
CVE-2015-6306
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.1(8) on OS X and...
Vulnerability Description
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.1(8) on OS X and Linux does not verify pathnames before installation actions, which allows local users to obtain root privileges via a crafted installation file, aka Bug ID CSCuv11947.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033656
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536534/100/0/threaded
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38303/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133685/Cisco-AnyConnect-DMG-Install-Script-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/86
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=41135
- https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20150701/cisco_anyconnect_elevation_%20of_privileges_via_dmg_install_script.html
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Affected Vendor
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View all reports →Affected Software
anyconnect secure mobility client
Vulnerable Versions:
4.1.\(8\)
Timeline
Official Publish:
September 25th, 2015
Last Modified:
August 6th, 2024
Added to House:
July 19th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.