CVE-2009-4118
2.1 · LOWOverview
CVE-2009-4118 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting cisco vpn_client. It was published on December 1, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
The StartServiceCtrlDispatcher function in the cvpnd service (cvpnd.exe) in Cisco VPN client for Windows before 5.0.06.0100 does not properly handle an ERROR_FAILED_SERVICE_CONTROLLER_CONNECT error, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (service crash and VPN connection loss) via a manual start of cvpnd.exe while the cvpnd service is running.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update vpn_client to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-4118?
CVE-2009-4118 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting cisco vpn_client. It was published on December 1, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2009-4118?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-4118?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update vpn_client to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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