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CVE-2012-2496 affects Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client WebLaunch on 64-bit Linux. A Java applet used by the VPN downloader could be abused from a crafted website to run arbitrary code on a vulnerable client. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure appears limited to organizations still running Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.x before 3.0 MR7 on 64-bit Linux with WebLaunch/VPN downloader functionality enabled or reachable by users. Prioritize remediation if legacy 64-bit Linux AnyConnect clients remain in use. The business risk is endpoint code execution through user web exposure, but urgency depends on whether the narrow affected platform and version exist in your fleet. Mitigation focus: Identify any 64-bit Linux AnyConnect 3.x clients below 3.0 MR7.; Upgrade affected clients to 3.0 MR7 or later per Cisco guidance.; Review Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20120620-ac for supported remediation details..
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