CVE-2012-2495: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-2495: The HostScan downloader implementation in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.x before 3.0 MR8 and Ci...

The HostScan downloader implementation in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.x before 3.0 MR8 and Cisco Secure Desktop before 3.6.6020 does not compare the timestamp of offered software to the timestamp of installed software, which allows remote attackers to force a version downgrade by using (1) ActiveX or (2) Java components to offer signed code that corresponds to an older software release, aka Bug ID CSCtx74235.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 18:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a downgrade weakness in older Cisco VPN posture software. An attacker could cause a client to install an older signed HostScan or Cisco Secure Desktop component instead of the current one. The business risk is that protections may silently move backward, potentially reintroducing already-fixed client-side weaknesses. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still using Cisco AnyConnect 3.x HostScan downloader or Cisco Secure Desktop before 3.6.6020, especially where ActiveX or Java posture components remain enabled. Prioritize remediation if legacy Cisco VPN posture components are still in service. This is not KEV-listed in the provided bundle, but downgrade flaws can undermine patch programs by restoring older vulnerable code. Mitigation focus: Upgrade AnyConnect 3.x deployments to 3.0 MR8 or later per Cisco guidance.; Upgrade Cisco Secure Desktop to 3.6.6020 or later per Cisco guidance.; Check Cisco’s advisory for any additional supported migration or configuration guidance..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 20, 2012, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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