CVE-2023-20178
CVSS V2 None
CVSS V3 None
Description
A vulnerability in the client update process of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software for Windows and Cisco Secure Client Software for Windows could allow a low-privileged, authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to those of SYSTEM. The client update process is executed after a successful VPN connection is established.
This vulnerability exists because improper permissions are assigned to a temporary directory that is created during the update process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by abusing a specific function of the Windows installer process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute code with SYSTEM privileges.
Overview
- CVE ID
- CVE-2023-20178
- Assigner
- cisco
- Vulnerability Status
- PUBLISHED
- Published Version
- 2023-06-28T00:00:00
- Last Modified Date
- 2024-01-25T16:57:50.608Z
Weakness Enumerations
References
| Reference URL | Reference Tags |
|---|---|
| https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ac-csc-privesc-wx4U4Kw |
Sources
| Source Name | Source URL |
|---|---|
| NIST | https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20178 |
| MITRE | https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-20178 |
History
| Created | Old Value | New Value | Data Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-25 07:40:22 | Added to TrackCVE |