A vulnerability in the Network Access Manager (NAM) module of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate privileges on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to incorrect privilege assignment to scripts executed before user logon. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by configuring a script to be executed before logon. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.