CVE-2016-1203: Improper file verification vulnerability in SaAT Netizen installer ver.1.2.0.424 and earlier, and SaAT Netizen

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-1203?

netizen: upgrade to newer than 1.2.0.8; netizen installer: upgrade to newer than 1.2.0.424. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-1203 being exploited?

CVE-2016-1203 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-1203 affect?

CVE-2016-1203 affects netizen, netizen installer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Improper file verification vulnerability in SaAT Netizen installer ver.1.2.0.424 and earlier, and SaAT Netizen ver.1.2.0.8 (Build427) and earlier allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to conduct a man-in-the-middle attack. A successful e

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-1203?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-1203 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting netizen, netizen installer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper file verification vulnerability in SaAT Netizen installer ver.1.2.0.424 and earlier, and SaAT Netizen ver.1.2.0.8 (Build427) and earlier allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to conduct a man-in-the-middle attack. A successful exploitation may result in a malicious file being downloaded and executed.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-10-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: saat

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-31 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

saat netizen UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.0.8

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.0.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netizen || rpm -q netizen || netizen --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade netizen

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade netizen

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

saat netizen installer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.0.424

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.0.424

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netizen-installer || rpm -q netizen-installer || netizen-installer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.0.424 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade netizen-installer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade netizen-installer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-1203?

netizen: upgrade to newer than 1.2.0.8; netizen installer: upgrade to newer than 1.2.0.424. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-1203 being exploited?

CVE-2016-1203 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-1203 affect?

CVE-2016-1203 affects netizen, netizen installer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Improper file verification vulnerability in SaAT Netizen installer ver.1.2.0.424 and earlier, and SaAT Netizen ver.1.2.0.8 (Build427) and earlier allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to conduct a man-in-the-middle attack. A successful e

How urgent is CVE-2016-1203?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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