CVE-2016-9892: The esets_daemon service in ESET Endpoint Antivirus for macOS before 6.4.168.0 and Endpoint Security for ma...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Older ESET endpoint products for macOS failed to verify a certificate when contacting ESET's license activation server. An attacker able to intercept traffic could impersonate that server and return crafted activation responses. Public sources say this issue could be combined with CVE-2016-0718 for remote code execution as root. Exposure is limited to macOS endpoints running affected ESET Endpoint Antivirus or Endpoint Security versions before 6.4.168.0, especially where license activation traffic could be intercepted. Treat as high priority for legacy macOS endpoint fleets because the vulnerable component runs in security software and public sources describe a root-level code execution chain when paired with another CVE. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected ESET macOS endpoint products to version 6.4.168.0 or later.; Review ESET advisory guidance for any product-specific upgrade or remediation instructions.; Prioritize devices using untrusted or interceptable networks until patched..

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Jun 13, 2026, 06:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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