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CVE-2012-2493

9.3 · HIGH

The VPN downloader implementation in the WebLaunch feature in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 2.x before 2.5 MR6 on Windows, and 2.x before 2.5 MR6 and 3.x before 3.0 MR8 on Mac OS X and Li…

Published Jun 20, 2012ciscoCWE-20EPSS 3.89%

Overview

CVE-2012-2493 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco anyconnect_secure_mobility_client. It was published on June 20, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The VPN downloader implementation in the WebLaunch feature in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 2.x before 2.5 MR6 on Windows, and 2.x before 2.5 MR6 and 3.x before 3.0 MR8 on Mac OS X and Linux, does not properly validate binaries that are received by the downloader process, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving (1) ActiveX or (2) Java components, aka Bug ID CSCtw47523.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update anyconnect_secure_mobility_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

Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20120620-acReftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20120620-ac

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2493?

CVE-2012-2493 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco anyconnect_secure_mobility_client. It was published on June 20, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-2493?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2493?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update anyconnect_secure_mobility_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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-2493?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-2493 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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