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9.3

Cisco Secure Desktop WebLaunch can let attackers run code

CVE-2012-4655 · published 14 years ago
Summary

The WebLaunch feature in Cisco Secure Desktop (versions before 3.6.6020) does not check downloaded files properly. This weakness could let a remote attacker cause the program to run any code they choose, using ActiveX or Java components. Upgrade to version 3.6.6020 or later, or apply the vendor's recommended patch, to close the gap.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
cisco secure_desktop 3.1
3.1.1
3.1.1.27
3.1.1.33
3.1.1.45
3.2
3.2.1
3.3
3.4
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.2048
13 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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 cod...
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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
5% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published24 Sep 2012
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-4655 · NVD
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