CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-6386

First published: Tue Dec 01 2015(Updated: )

The passthrough FTP feature on Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices with software 8.0.7-142 and 8.5.1-021 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via FTP sessions in which the control connection is ended after data transfer, aka Bug ID CSCut94150.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Web Security Appliance=8.0.7-142
Cisco Web Security Appliance=8.5.1-021

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-6386?

    CVE-2015-6386 has a severity rating classified as high due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-6386?

    To fix CVE-2015-6386, upgrade your Cisco Web Security Appliance to a version beyond 8.0.7-142 and 8.5.1-021.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2015-6386?

    CVE-2015-6386 affects Cisco Web Security Appliance devices running software versions 8.0.7-142 and 8.5.1-021.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2015-6386 allow?

    CVE-2015-6386 allows remote attackers to exploit vulnerable FTP sessions to cause excessive CPU consumption leading to denial of service.

  • Is CVE-2015-6386 related to FTP sessions?

    Yes, CVE-2015-6386 specifically involves vulnerabilities in the passthrough FTP feature of Cisco Web Security Appliances.

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