7.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-4786

First published: Thu May 26 2016(Updated: )

Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) 8.2 before 8.2r1, 8.1 before 8.1r3, 8.0 before 8.0r11, and 7.4 before 7.4r13.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure=8.1
Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure=8.1r1.0
Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure=8.2
Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure=8.0
Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure=7.4
Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) VPN=8.1
Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) VPN=8.2
Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) VPN=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-4786?

    CVE-2016-4786 has a medium severity level, primarily due to its potential for causing denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-4786?

    To resolve CVE-2016-4786, you should update your Pulse Connect Secure to the latest patched version by following the vendor's security advisory.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2016-4786?

    The affected versions for CVE-2016-4786 include Pulse Connect Secure 8.2 before 8.2r1, 8.1 before 8.1r3, 8.0 before 8.0r11, and 7.4 before 7.4r13.4.

  • Can CVE-2016-4786 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-4786 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause high CPU consumption.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2016-4786 on my system?

    The impact of CVE-2016-4786 on your system is a denial of service, which may lead to significant performance degradation.

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