CVE-2024-20338
A vulnerability in the ISE Posture (System Scan) module of Cisco Secure Client for Linux could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device. This vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability in the ISE Posture (System Scan) module of Cisco Secure Client for Linux could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to the use of an uncontrolled search path element. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by copying a malicious library file to a specific directory in the filesystem and persuading an administrator to restart a specific process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device with root privileges.
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Category | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Cisco Secure Client (AnyConnect) | VPN & Remote Access | cna-assigner |
Vendor-reported products (2)
- Cisco · Cisco Secure Client
- cisco · secure_client
Vendor advisory
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Cisco Secure Client for Linux with ISE Posture Module Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Cisco’s rating: High (advisory CVSS 7.3) · Published Mar 6, 2024
Bug ID: CSCwi30539
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