An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by abusing a specific function of the Windows installer process. This vulnerability exists because improper permissions are assigned to a temporary directory that is created during the update process. The client update process is executed after a successful VPN connection is established.
A vulnerability in the client update process of Cisco An圜onnect Secure Mobility Client Software for Windows and Cisco Secure Client Software for Windows could allow a low-privileged, authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to those of SYSTEM.
