Vulnerability Description
The VPN downloader implementation in the WebLaunch feature in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 2.x before 2.5 MR6 on Windows, and 2.x before 2.5 MR6 and 3.x before 3.0 MR8 on Mac OS X and Linux, does not properly validate binaries that are received by the downloader process, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving (1) ActiveX or (2) Java components, aka Bug ID CSCtw47523.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2493?
CVE-2012-2493 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The VPN downloader implementation in the WebLaunch feature in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 2.x before 2.5 MR6 on Windows, and 2.x before 2.5 MR6 and 3.x before 3.0 MR8 on Mac OS X and Linux...
How severe is CVE-2012-2493?
CVE-2012-2493 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2493?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client, Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac Os X, Linux Linux Kernel.