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CVE-2019-16000

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.18%

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CVE-2019-16000 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the automatic update process of Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install arbitrary, unapproved applications on a targeted device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient verification of the Windows Installer. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the automatic update process of Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install arbitrary, unapproved applications on a targeted device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient verification of the Windows Installer. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing a file in a specific location in the Windows file system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass configured policy and install unapproved applications.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.18%

8.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoUmbrella Roaming Client2.2.238

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16000?
A vulnerability in the automatic update process of Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install arbitrary, unapproved applications on a targeted device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient verification of the Windows Installer. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing a file in a specific location in the Windows file system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass configured policy and install unapproved applications.
How severe is CVE-2019-16000?
CVE-2019-16000 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16000?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST