CVE-2011-2040
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CVE-2011-2040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The helper application in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client (formerly AnyConnect VPN Client) before 2.5.3041, and 3.0.x before 3.0.629, on Linux and Mac OS X downloads a client executable file (vpndownloader.exe) without verifying its authenticity, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the url property to a Java applet, aka Bug ID CSCsy05934.. EPSS estimates a 10.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The helper application in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client (formerly AnyConnect VPN Client) before 2.5.3041, and 3.0.x before 3.0.629, on Linux and Mac OS X downloads a client executable file (vpndownloader.exe) without verifying its authenticity, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the url property to a Java applet, aka Bug ID CSCsy05934.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | <= 2.5.2019 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.0 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.1 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.2 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.2.128 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.2.133 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.2.136 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.2.140 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.3 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.3.185 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.3.254 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.3.2016 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.4 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.4.0202 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.4.1012 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.5 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.5.1025 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.5.2001 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.5.2006 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.5.2010 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.5.2011 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.5.2014 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.5.2017 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 2.5.2018 |
| Cisco | Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client | 3.0 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/490097US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/490097US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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