CVE-2016-9192

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).

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 31.82% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/serializingme/cve-2016-9192
https://github.com/nettitude/PoshC2/blob/master/Modules/CVE-2016-9192.ps1
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207-anyconnect1 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037409 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94770 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9192?
CVE-2016-9192 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9192?
To fix CVE-2016-9192, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-9192 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-9192 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~32% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9192?
CVE-2016-9192 affects n/a Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.
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