VDB-97336 · CVE-2016-9892 · BID 96462

ESET Endpoint Antivirus 6 on macOS esets_daemon certificate validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in ESET Endpoint Antivirus 6 on macOS. This affects an unknown function of the component esets_daemon. Executing a manipulation can lead to certificate validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-9892. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in ESET Endpoint Antivirus 6 on macOS (Anti-Malware Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component esets_daemon. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a certificate validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-295. The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 11/03/2016. The weakness was released 02/27/2017 by Jason Geffner and Jan Bee with Google as CVE-2016-9892 - Remote Code Execution as Root via ESET Endpoint Antivirus 6 as confirmed mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-9892 since 12/07/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1587.003.

A public exploit has been developed by Jason Geffner/Jan Bee and been published immediately after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at seclists.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 6.4.168.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 96462†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-99039. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Certificate validation
CWE: CWE-295 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Jason Geffner/Jan Bee
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Endpoint Antivirus 6.4.168.0

Timelineinfo

02/21/2016 🔍
11/03/2016 +256 days 🔍
11/03/2016 +0 days 🔍
12/07/2016 +34 days 🔍
02/27/2017 +82 days 🔍
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02/27/2017 +0 days 🔍
02/28/2017 +1 days 🔍
03/02/2017 +2 days 🔍
09/02/2020 +1280 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: CVE-2016-9892 - Remote Code Execution as Root via ESET Endpoint Antivirus 6
Researcher: Jason Geffner, Jan Bee
Organization: Google
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-9892 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9892
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97336
SecurityFocus: 96462 - ESET Endpoint Antivirus CVE-2016-9892 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9892 - ESET - Endpoint Antivirus for macOS - Man-in-the-Middle Issue

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2017 12:17
Updated: 09/02/2020 16:53
Changes: 02/28/2017 12:17 (76), 09/02/2020 16:53 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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