CVE-2019-1853

Name: CVE-2019-1853
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-16T02:29:00.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1853 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the HostScan component of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Linux could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to read sensitive information on an affected system. The vulnerability exists because the affected software performs improper bounds checks. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the HostScan component of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Linux could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to read sensitive information on an affected system. The vulnerability exists because the affected software performs improper bounds checks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting HTTP traffic for the affected component to download and process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read sensitive information on the affected system.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.56%

72.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client	4.6\(2074\)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108364Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190515-anyconnectclient-oob-readVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108364Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190515-anyconnectclient-oob-readVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1853?

How severe is CVE-2019-1853?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-1853 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1853?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-1853?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST