Vulnerability Description
The esets_daemon service in ESET Endpoint Antivirus for macOS before 6.4.168.0 and Endpoint Security for macOS before 6.4.168.0 does not properly verify X.509 certificates from the edf.eset.com SSL server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof this server and provide crafted responses to license activation requests via a self-signed certificate. NOTE: this issue can be combined with CVE-2016-0718 to execute arbitrary code remotely as root.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eset | Endpoint Antivirus | 6.3.70.1 |
| Eset | Endpoint Security | 6.3.70.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141350/ESET-Endpoint-Antivirus-6-Remote-CodExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/68ExploitMailing List
- http://support.eset.com/ca6333/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96462Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141350/ESET-Endpoint-Antivirus-6-Remote-CodExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/68ExploitMailing List
- http://support.eset.com/ca6333/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96462Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9892?
CVE-2016-9892 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The esets_daemon service in ESET Endpoint Antivirus for macOS before 6.4.168.0 and Endpoint Security for macOS before 6.4.168.0 does not properly verify X.509 certificates from the edf.eset.com SSL se...
How severe is CVE-2016-9892?
CVE-2016-9892 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9892?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eset Endpoint Antivirus, Eset Endpoint Security.