QID 375944

Date Published: 2021-10-07

QID 375944: Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Linux and Mac OS with Virtual Private Network (VPN) Posture (HostScan) Module Shared Library Hijacking Vulnerability (cisco-sa-anyconnect-lib-hija-cAFB7x4q)

A vulnerability in the shared library loading mechanism of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Linux and Mac OS
could allow an authenticated, local attacker to perform a shared library hijacking attack on an affected device if the
VPN Posture (HostScan) Module is installed on the AnyConnect client.

Affected Products
Devices that are running a vulnerable release of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for
Linux and Mac OS if the VPN Posture (HostScan) Module is installed.
Versions prior to 4.10.03104
Note: Potential detection as cannot confirm on whether VPN Posture (HostScan) module is installed.

QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
This checks for vulnerable version of AnyConnect Mobility Client.

A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device with root privileges.
To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have a valid account on the system.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.9 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to cisco-sa-anyconnect-lib-hija-cAFB7x4q for more information.

Vendor References

cisco-sa-anyconnect-lib-hija-cAFB7x4q - tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-anyconnect-lib-hija-cAFB7x4q

CVEs related to QID 375944

CVE-2021-34788 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
cisco-sa-anyconnect-lib-hija-cAFB7x4q			tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-anyconnect-lib-hija-cAFB7x4q

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