The version 3.1.00495 of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client was released in 2013 and has reached the end of support date in 2018. This means that it is no longer available for download from the Cisco website and it does not receive any security updates or bug fixes. Users who are still using this version may encounter installation errors, compatibility issues, or security vulnerabilities.
Installation Errors
Some users have reported that they are unable to install Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.1.00495 on their Windows 7 systems. They may see an error message like this:
Failed to install AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.1.00495 with installer error: Incorrect function. A VPN connection cannot be established.
This error may be caused by various factors, such as corrupted files, firewall settings, antivirus software, or registry entries. Some possible solutions are:
Download a fresh copy of the software from a reliable source
Run the installer as an administrator
Disable any firewall or antivirus software temporarily
Clean the registry for any Cisco or AnyConnect keys
Contact your Cisco partner or account manager for assistance
Compatibility Issues
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.1.00495 may not be compatible with some newer versions of operating systems, browsers, or applications. For example, it may not work well with Windows 10, Chrome, or Java 7. Some possible solutions are:
Upgrade to a newer version of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client (4.x or higher)
Use a supported browser or application (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Java 6)
Adjust the browser or application settings to allow the installation of ActiveX controls or Java applets
Contact your Cisco partner or account manager for assistance
Security Vulnerabilities
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.1.00495 may have some security vulnerabilities that could expose the user's system or data to unauthorized access or manipulation. For example, it may be affected by the following vulnerabilities:
CVE-2014-2126: A buffer overflow vulnerability in the Host Scan engine that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the user's system
CVE-2014-2127: A directory traversal vulnerability in the Host Scan engine that could allow remote attackers to access sensitive files on the user's system
CVE-2014-2128: A denial of service vulnerability in the Host Scan engine that could allow remote attackers to cause a crash on the user's system
These vulnerabilities have been fixed in later versions of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client (4.x or higher). Some possible solutions are:
Upgrade to a newer version of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client (4.x or higher)
Apply the patches or workarounds provided by Cisco
Contact your Cisco partner or account manager for assistance
: [AnyConnect 3.1.00495 .PKG download - Cisco Community] : [AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.1.00495 installer error - Cisco Community] : [Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client] : [Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v3.1.03103 - Windows, Mac, Linux] : [Cisco Security Advisory: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20140409-ac)
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