CVE-2019-1853: cisco anyconnect_secure_mobility_client Out-of-bounds Read
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-1853 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in cisco anyconnect_secure_mobility_client. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 75% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 16-05-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 21-11-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability in the HostScan component of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Linux could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to read sensitive information on an affected system. The vulnerability exists because the affected software performs improper bounds checks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting HTTP traffic for the affected component to download and process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read sensitive information on the affected system.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- CVE.orgCNA4.8MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
1.56%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
75%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.16 pp
From 1.41% 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
Cisco2 products
- anyconnect_secure_mobility_client4.6\(2074\)
- cisco anyconnect secure mobility client≥ unspecified, < n/a
1 vendor · 2 products