Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.0.0343 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133876/Cisco-AnyConnect-Secure-Mobility-CliThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/80Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=41136Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033643Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=460ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38289/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133876/Cisco-AnyConnect-Secure-Mobility-CliThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/80Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=41136Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033643Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=460ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38289/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6305?
CVE-2015-6305 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2015-6305?
CVE-2015-6305 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-6305?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client, Microsoft Windows.