CVE-2017-12268: cisco anyconnect_secure_mobility_client
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-12268 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) vulnerability in cisco anyconnect_secure_mobility_client. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 27.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 05-10-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
0.35%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
28%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.01 pp
From 0.36% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Cisco1 product
- anyconnect_secure_mobility_client4.5\(822\)
1 vendor · 1 product
References
3 links- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171004-anamX Refsource CONFIRMVendor Advisory