CVE-2016-9091: Command Injection

Published Apr 5, 2017
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Updated

Blue Coat Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG) 6.6 before 6.6.5.4 and Content Analysis System (CAS) 1.3 before 1.3.7.4 are susceptible to an OS command injection vulnerability. An authenticated malicious administrator can execute arbitrary OS commands with elevated system privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected components
bluecoat Advanced Secure Gateway<=6.6.5.2
bluecoat Content Analysis System Software<=1.3.7.3

Event History

Apr 5, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9091?

CVE-2016-9091 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary OS command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9091?

To fix CVE-2016-9091, upgrade to Blue Coat Advanced Secure Gateway version 6.6.5.4 or later and Content Analysis System version 1.3.7.4 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-9091?

CVE-2016-9091 affects authenticated administrators using Blue Coat Advanced Secure Gateway versions prior to 6.6.5.4 and Content Analysis System versions before 1.3.7.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9091?

CVE-2016-9091 is an OS command injection vulnerability that allows execution of arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2016-9091?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2016-9091 can execute arbitrary OS commands, which can lead to full system compromise.

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