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CVE-2021-1258 Details

Description

A vulnerability in the upgrade component of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client could allow an authenticated, local attacker with low privileges to read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system (OS) of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient file permission restrictions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted command from the local CLI to the application. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read arbitrary files on the underlying OS of the affected device. The attacker would need to have valid user credentials to exploit this vulnerability.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10382 CVEThird Party Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-anyconnect-fileread-PbHbgHMj CVEVendor Advisory
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10382 [email protected]Third Party Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-anyconnect-fileread-PbHbgHMj [email protected]Vendor Advisory

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-269Improper Privilege Management[email protected]
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
cisco anyconnect secure mobility client
< 4.9.03047
< 4.9.03049

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:*:*:*:*:*:linux_kernel:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.
mcafee agent epolicy orchestrator extension
< 5.7.6

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:agent_epolicy_orchestrator_extension:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.
microsoft windows
All versions

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

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QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2021-1258
NVD Published Date:
Jan 13, 2021
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 17, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2021-1258 Details - Not Deferred