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CVE-2016-9192

7.8 · HIGH

A vulnerability in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install and execute an arbitrary executable file with privileges equivalent to…

Published Dec 14, 2016CWE-264EPSS 3.47%

Overview

CVE-2016-9192 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 14, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install and execute an arbitrary executable file with privileges equivalent to the Microsoft Windows operating system SYSTEM account. More Information: CSCvb68043. Known Affected Releases: 4.3(2039) 4.3(748). Known Fixed Releases: 4.3(4019) 4.4(225).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94770Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1037409GitHubgithub.com/nettitude/PoshC2/blob/master/Modules/CVE-2016-9192.ps1GitHubgithub.com/serializingme/cve-2016-9192Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207-anyconnect1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94770Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1037409GitHubgithub.com/nettitude/PoshC2/blob/master/Modules/CVE-2016-9192.ps1GitHubgithub.com/serializingme/cve-2016-9192Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207-anyconnect1

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9192?

CVE-2016-9192 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 14, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-9192?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-9192?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-9192?

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