CVE-2016-4788: Medium severity ivanti pulse connect secure vulnerability

Published May 26, 2016
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Updated

Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) 8.2 before 8.2r1, 8.1 before 8.1r2, 8.0 before 8.0r10, and 7.4 before 7.4r13.4 allow remote attackers to read an unspecified system file via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Ivanti Connect Secure=8.2
Ivanti Connect Secure=8.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=8.1r1.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=7.4
Ivanti Connect Secure=8.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=8.2
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=8.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=8.0

Event History

May 26, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4788?

CVE-2016-4788 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to read sensitive system files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4788?

To fix CVE-2016-4788, upgrade your Pulse Connect Secure to version 8.2r1, 8.1r2, 8.0r10, or 7.4r13.4 or later.

3

Which versions of Pulse Connect Secure are affected by CVE-2016-4788?

CVE-2016-4788 affects Pulse Connect Secure versions 8.2, 8.1, 8.0, and 7.4 prior to their respective patched releases.

4

What can an attacker do with the CVE-2016-4788 vulnerability?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2016-4788 can read unspecified system files, potentially compromising system confidentiality.

5

Has a patch been released for CVE-2016-4788?

Yes, patches have been released for CVE-2016-4788 in the versions mentioned earlier, addressing the security risk.

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