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CVE-2012-4655

The WebLaunch feature in Cisco Secure Desktop before 3.6.6020 does not properly validate binaries that are received by t

The WebLaunch feature in Cisco Secure Desktop before 3.6.6020 does not properly validate binaries that are received by the downloader process, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving (1) ActiveX or (2) Java components, aka Bug IDs CSCtz76128 and CSCtz78204.

HIGH · CVSS 9.3 EPSS 0.01958
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  • CVSS base score ≥ 7.0
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Weakness Classification

CWE-20Improper Input Validation
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Affected Products & Versions

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cisco secure desktopall versions
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Sigma Hunt Rules

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productmediumUAC Secure Desktop Prompt Disabled
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Scoring & Timeline

9.3
HIGH · CVSS v2 (legacy) · psirt@cisco.com
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This CVE predates CVSS v3; the legacy v2 score is shown so triage still has a severity to work with.
v2 Vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Published to NVD24 Sep 2012 · 05:55 PM
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References & Sources

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Source URLs (vendor pages, mailing lists, write-ups). Exploit/PoC links are in their own section above to avoid duplication.
http://secunia.com/advisories/50669
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20120620-acVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55606
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78677
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