GSD-2015-6306

Vulnerability from gsd - Updated: 2023-12-13 01:20
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Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.1(8) on OS X and Linux does not verify pathnames before installation actions, which allows local users to obtain root privileges via a crafted installation file, aka Bug ID CSCuv11947.
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CVE-2015-6306
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