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CVE-2009-5008: Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD), when used in conjunction with an AnyConnect SSL VPN server, does not properly p...

Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD), when used in conjunction with an AnyConnect SSL VPN server, does not properly perform verification, which allows local users to bypass intended policy restrictions via a modified executable file.

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This issue concerns Cisco Secure Desktop used with an AnyConnect SSL VPN server. A local user could alter an executable to bypass intended policy restrictions. The supplied sources do not provide CVSS, affected versions, patch details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations using Cisco Secure Desktop with AnyConnect SSL VPN in the affected configuration. The bundle does not identify exact versions, platforms, or deployment prerequisites beyond local user interaction with a modified executable. Treat as a targeted legacy VPN control weakness until inventory proves otherwise. Prioritize if VPN access decisions depend on Cisco Secure Desktop posture checks, especially for privileged users or sensitive network segments. Mitigation focus: Inventory AnyConnect SSL VPN deployments using Cisco Secure Desktop.; Check Cisco guidance for affected versions and supported remediation.; Avoid relying solely on local client-side policy checks for VPN access decisions..

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