Access control flaw in Cisco FireAMP Connector Endpoint software
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-264.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Cisco FireAMP Connector Endpoint software | Cisco FireAMP Connector Endpoint software | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Cisco FireAMP Connector Endpoint software Vendor— Affected Cisco FireAMP Connector Endpoint software Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2016-6449
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-3v8h-2ffp-87w4
References
Sources
- CVE-2016-6449 · CVE Program
- CVE-2016-6449 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-3v8h-2ffp-87w4 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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