CVE-2016-6449 Security feature bypass in Cisco FireAMP Connector Endpoint software
An authenticated local attacker can stop protected FireAMP processes without a password, causing denial of service and disabling security features.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-6449?
CVE-2016-6449 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco FireAMP Connector Endpoint software, published on 14 Dec 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in the system management of certain FireAMP system processes in Cisco FireAMP Connector Endpoint software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to stop certain protected FireAMP processes without requiring a password. Stopping certain critical processes could cause a denial of service (DoS) condition, and certain security features could no longer be available. More Information: CSCvb40597. Known Affected Releases: 1.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6449?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Fireamp Connector Endpoint Software.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6449?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6449 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-6449 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6449 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3v8h-2ffp-87w4.