A vulnerability in the uninstaller component of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Mac OS could allow an authenticated, local attacker to corrupt the content of any file in the filesystem. The vulnerability is due to the incorrect handling of directory paths. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a symbolic link (symlink) to a target file on a specific path. The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client has raised the bar for end users who are looking for a secure network. No matter what operating system you or your workplace uses, Cisco enables highly secure connectivity for every device.
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Overview
Cisco's AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) client that works on a wide variety of operating systems and hardware configurations. For more information about VPNs, see: Virtual Private Network at MIT. The new Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client and service will work under Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. There are also device-specific versions for many common mobile devices such as iPad, iPhone or Android phones.
Note: You must have an active connection to the Internet and an MIT Duo enabled device before proceeding.
Install the Client for Your Platform and Connect to vpn.mit.edu/duo
Please use the following documentation for Windows, Mac OS, Linux, or mobile device in order to install and run the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client:
- Mac OS X:Install and Run the Cisco AnyConnect client for VPN connectivity on Mac OS X including Duo
- Windows:Install and Run Cisco's AnyConnect client for VPN connectivity on Windows including Duo
- Linux:How can I connect to the MIT VPN via Linux with duo?
- Mobile Devices: Device specific solutions linked from [archive:Mobile Device Support]
- What should I enter for the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client VPN prompt (including Duo)?
See Also
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Supported Operating Systems and RequirementsObjective
The objective of this document is to show you the details about the supported operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac) of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client and their requirements.
The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, also known as the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client, is a software application for connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) that works on various operating systems and hardware configurations. This software application makes it possible for remote resources of another network become accessible as if the user is directly connected to the network, but in a secure way. Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client provides an innovative way to protect mobile users on computer-based or smart-phone platforms, providing a more seamless, always-protected experience for end users, and comprehensive policy enforcement for an IT administrator.
For additional information on AnyConnect licensing on the RV340 series routers, see this article
Software Version
- AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.4 | (Download latest)
AnyConnect Supported Operating Systems and Requirements
AnyConnect Support for Microsoft Windows
Windows Operating Systems
- Windows 7 Special Pack (SP) 1
- Windows 8
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 10 x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit)
Windows Requirements
- Pentium class processor or greater
- 100 MB hard disk space
- Microsoft Installer version 3.1
- Upgrading to Windows 8.1 from any previous Windows release requires you to uninstall AnyConnect, and reinstall it after your Windows upgrade is complete.
- Upgrading from Windows XP to any later Windows release requires a clean install since the Cisco AnyConnect Virtual Adapter is not preserved during the upgrade. Manually uninstall AnyConnect, upgrade Windows, and then reinstall AnyConnect manually or via WebLaunch.
- To start AnyConnect with WebLaunch, you must use the 32-bit version of Firefox 3.0+ and enable ActiveX or install Sun JRE 1.4+.
- ASDM version 7.02 or higher is required when using Windows 8 or 8.1
Please use the following documentation for Windows, Mac OS, Linux, or mobile device in order to install and run the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client:
- Mac OS X:Install and Run the Cisco AnyConnect client for VPN connectivity on Mac OS X including Duo
- Windows:Install and Run Cisco's AnyConnect client for VPN connectivity on Windows including Duo
- Linux:How can I connect to the MIT VPN via Linux with duo?
- Mobile Devices: Device specific solutions linked from [archive:Mobile Device Support]
- What should I enter for the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client VPN prompt (including Duo)?
See Also
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Supported Operating Systems and RequirementsObjective
The objective of this document is to show you the details about the supported operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac) of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client and their requirements.
The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, also known as the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client, is a software application for connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) that works on various operating systems and hardware configurations. This software application makes it possible for remote resources of another network become accessible as if the user is directly connected to the network, but in a secure way. Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client provides an innovative way to protect mobile users on computer-based or smart-phone platforms, providing a more seamless, always-protected experience for end users, and comprehensive policy enforcement for an IT administrator.
For additional information on AnyConnect licensing on the RV340 series routers, see this article
Software Version
- AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.4 | (Download latest)
AnyConnect Supported Operating Systems and Requirements
AnyConnect Support for Microsoft Windows
Windows Operating Systems
- Windows 7 Special Pack (SP) 1
- Windows 8
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 10 x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit)
Windows Requirements
- Pentium class processor or greater
- 100 MB hard disk space
- Microsoft Installer version 3.1
- Upgrading to Windows 8.1 from any previous Windows release requires you to uninstall AnyConnect, and reinstall it after your Windows upgrade is complete.
- Upgrading from Windows XP to any later Windows release requires a clean install since the Cisco AnyConnect Virtual Adapter is not preserved during the upgrade. Manually uninstall AnyConnect, upgrade Windows, and then reinstall AnyConnect manually or via WebLaunch.
- To start AnyConnect with WebLaunch, you must use the 32-bit version of Firefox 3.0+ and enable ActiveX or install Sun JRE 1.4+.
- ASDM version 7.02 or higher is required when using Windows 8 or 8.1
AnyConnect Support for Linux
Linux Operating Systems
- Linux Red Hat 6
- Linux Red Hat 7
- Ubuntu 12.04 Long Term Support (LTS)
- Ubuntu 14.04 (LTS)
- Ubuntu 16.04 (LTS) (64-bit only)
- x86 instruction set
- 64-bit processor
- 32 MB Random Access Memory (RAM)
- 20 MB hard disk space
- Superuser privileges are required for installation
- libstdc++ users must have libstdc++.so.6 (GLIBCXX_3.4) or higher, but below version 4
- Java 5 (1.5) or later. The only version that works for web installation is Sun Java. You must install Sun Java and configure your browser to use that instead of the default package.
- zlib — to support SSL deflate compression
- xterm — only required if you're doing initial deployment of AnyConnect via Weblaunch from ASA clientless portal
- gtk 2.0.0
- gdk 2.0.0
- libpango 1.0
- iptables 1.2.7a or later
- tun module supplied with kernel 2.4.21 or 2.6
AnyConnect (Versions 4.8 and above) Support for Mac OS X (Catalina)
Mac OS X Operating Systems
- Mac OS X 10.15 ( Details from Apple | AnyConnect 4.8 Release Notes)
AnyConnect (Versions 4.7 and below) Support for Mac OS X
Mac OS X Operating Systems
- Mac OS X 10.10
- Mac OS X 10.11
- Mac OS X 10.12
- Mac OS X 10.13
Mac OS X Requirements
Cisco Anyconnect Mac Os Client
- AnyConnect requires 50 MB of hard disk space.
- To operate correctly with Mac OS X, AnyConnect requires a minimum display resolution of 1024 by 640 pixels.
