CVE-2017-12268

Description

A vulnerability in the Network Access Manager (NAM) of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client could allow an authenticated, local attacker to enable multiple network adapters, aka a Dual-Homed Interface vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to insufficient NAM policy enforcement. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating network interfaces of the device to allow multiple active network interfaces. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to send traffic over a non-authorized network interface. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf66539.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco AnyConnect Network Access Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171004-anam vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039507 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101157 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12268?
CVE-2017-12268 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-12268?
To fix CVE-2017-12268, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-12268 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-12268 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-12268?
CVE-2017-12268 affects n/a Cisco AnyConnect Network Access Manager.
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