High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Dec 14, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6449

Description

A vulnerability in the system management of certain FireAMP system processes in Cisco FireAMP Connector Endpoint software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to stop certain protected FireAMP processes without requiring a password. Stopping certain critical processes could cause a denial of service (DoS) condition, and certain security features could no longer be available. More Information: CSCvb40597. Known Affected Releases: 1.

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Affected products

Cisco Systems, Inc./AMP for Endpoints Mac Connector Software3 versions
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:fireamp_connector_endpoint_software:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:fireamp_connector_endpoint_software:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:fireamp_connector_endpoint_software:4.4.2.10200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: Known Affected Releases: 1
Cisco Systems, Inc./FireAMPllm-create
Range: Known Affected Releases: 1

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References

tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207-fireampnvdVendor Advisory
www.securityfocus.com/bid/94814nvd

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