CVE-2015-6305
What it is
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the CMainThread::launchDownloader function in vpndownloader.exe in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 2.0 through 4.1 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by dbghelp.dll, aka Bug ID CSCuv01279. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-4211.
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
- Exploit odds
- 1.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
Why it ranks here
- Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
- Exploit odds: 1.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Severity: 7.2 HIGH (CVSS).
- Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Exploit probability
- 1.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
- Weakness
- CWE-426
- Record status
- Modified
Affected
- Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 2.0.0343
- Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 2.1.0.148
- Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 2.2.0133
- Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 2.2.0136
- Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 2.2.0140
- Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 2.3.0185
- Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 2.3.0254
- Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 2.3.1003
Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.2
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Authentication
- None
- Confidentiality
- Complete
- Integrity
- Complete
- Availability
- Complete
Raw vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Is it in your code?
Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.
Read https://cve-list.com/agent/cve/CVE-2015-6305.md and follow it. Check whether this project is affected by CVE-2015-6305. Read only. Don't change anything and don't upload my code. Tell me yes, no or not sure, with the file as proof.
Fix and advisories
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=41136
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=460
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=41136
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=460
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133876/Cisco-AnyConnect-Secure-Mobility-Client-3.1.08009-Privilege-Elevation.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/80
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=41136
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033643
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=460
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38289/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133876/Cisco-AnyConnect-Secure-Mobility-Client-3.1.08009-Privilege-Elevation.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/80
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=41136
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033643
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=460
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38289/