CVE-2011-2678

Name: CVE-2011-2678
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-07-07T19:55:03.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2678 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Cisco VPN Client 5.0.7.0240 and 5.0.7.0290 on 64-bit Windows platforms uses weak permissions (NT AUTHORITY\INTERACTIVE:F) for cvpnd.exe, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing this executable file with an arbitrary program, aka Bug ID CSCtn50645. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a CVE-2007-4415 regression.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Cisco VPN Client 5.0.7.0240 and 5.0.7.0290 on 64-bit Windows platforms uses weak permissions (NT AUTHORITY\INTERACTIVE:F) for cvpnd.exe, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing this executable file with an arbitrary program, aka Bug ID CSCtn50645. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a CVE-2007-4415 regression.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.7.0240
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.7.0290

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2678?

How severe is CVE-2011-2678?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2678 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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Source: NVD / NIST