CVE-2021-34788

High

Description

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. This vulnerability is due to a race condition in the signature verification process for shared library files that are loaded on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a series of crafted interprocess communication (IPC) messages to the AnyConnect process. 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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.0
Exploit probability—
ProductCisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client
PublishedOct 6, 2021
First seenOct 6, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-367CWE-367

How to fix

Update
  • cisco anyconnect_secure_mobility_client4.10.03104 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
cisco anyconnect_secure_mobility_clientv < 4.10.031044.10.03104

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