A vulnerability in the client update process of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software for Windows and Cisco Secure Client Software for Windows could allow a low-privileged, authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to those of SYSTEM. The client update process is executed after a successful VPN connection is established.
This vulnerability exists because improper permissions are assigned to a temporary directory that is created during the update process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by abusing a specific function of the Windows installer process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute code with SYSTEM privileges.
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MITRE
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: cisco
Published: 2023-06-28T00:00:00
Updated: 2024-08-02T09:05:34.960Z
Reserved: 2022-10-27T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2023-20178
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NVD
Status : Modified
Published: 2023-06-28T15:15:09.880
Modified: 2024-11-21T07:40:45.287
Link: CVE-2023-20178
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