CVE-2012-2496

Name: CVE-2012-2496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-06-20T20:55:02.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2496 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A certain Java applet in the VPN downloader implementation in the WebLaunch feature in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.x before 3.0 MR7 on 64-bit Linux platforms does not properly restrict use of Java components, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka Bug ID CSCty45925.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A certain Java applet in the VPN downloader implementation in the WebLaunch feature in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.x before 3.0 MR7 on 64-bit Linux platforms does not properly restrict use of Java components, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka Bug ID CSCty45925.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client	3.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 20, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2496?

How severe is CVE-2012-2496?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2496 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2496?

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Source: NVD / NIST