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CVE-2012-2493

UnknownEPSS 3.89%

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CVE-2012-2493 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.89%

88.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoAnyconnect Secure Mobility Client2.0
CiscoAnyconnect Secure Mobility Client2.1
CiscoAnyconnect Secure Mobility Client2.2
CiscoAnyconnect Secure Mobility Client2.2.128
CiscoAnyconnect Secure Mobility Client2.2.133
CiscoAnyconnect Secure Mobility Client2.2.136
CiscoAnyconnect Secure Mobility Client2.2.140
CiscoAnyconnect Secure Mobility Client2.3
CiscoAnyconnect Secure Mobility Client2.3.185
CiscoAnyconnect Secure Mobility Client2.3.254
CiscoAnyconnect Secure Mobility Client2.3.2016
CiscoAnyconnect Secure Mobility Client2.4
CiscoAnyconnect Secure Mobility Client2.4.0202
CiscoAnyconnect Secure Mobility Client2.4.1012
CiscoAnyconnect Secure Mobility Client2.5
CiscoAnyconnect Secure Mobility Client3.0

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2493?
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.
How severe is CVE-2012-2493?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2493 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2493?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST