CVE-2016-10259: Medium severity blue coat ssl visibility appliance sv1800 firmware vulnerability
Symantec SSL Visibility (SSLV) 3.8.4FC, 3.9, 3.10 before 3.10.4.1, and 3.11 before 3.11.3.1 is susceptible to a denial-of-service vulnerability that impacts the SSL servers for intercepted SSL connections. A malicious SSL client can, under certain circumstances, temporarily exhaust the TCP connection pool of an SSL server.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10259?
CVE-2016-10259 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial-of-service conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10259?
To fix CVE-2016-10259, upgrade your Symantec SSL Visibility Appliance to version 3.10.4.1 or higher, or 3.11.3.1 or higher.
Which versions of Symantec SSL Visibility are affected by CVE-2016-10259?
CVE-2016-10259 affects Symantec SSL Visibility versions 3.8.4FC, 3.9, 3.10 before 3.10.4.1, and 3.11 before 3.11.3.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10259?
CVE-2016-10259 is a denial-of-service vulnerability that affects the SSL servers for intercepted SSL connections.
How can I determine if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2016-10259?
You can determine vulnerability to CVE-2016-10259 by checking your Symantec SSL Visibility Appliance version against the affected versions listed in the advisory.