CVE-2016-1295: Infoleak

Published Jan 16, 2016
·
Updated

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 8.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an AnyConnect authentication attempt, aka Bug ID CSCuo65775.

Affected Software

26 affected components
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.0
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.1.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.1.11
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.2.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.2.8
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.3.8
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.3.9
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.4.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.4.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.4.5
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.4.9
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.5
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.5.6
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.6
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.7
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.7.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.7.15
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.7.22
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.7.23
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.7.26
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.7.28
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4.7.29

Event History

Jan 16, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1295?

CVE-2016-1295 has a medium severity rating, indicating a moderate level of risk.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-1295?

To mitigate CVE-2016-1295, upgrade your Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software to a version that addresses the vulnerability, as suggested in the Cisco Security Advisory.

3

What versions of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance are affected by CVE-2016-1295?

CVE-2016-1295 affects several versions of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software including 8.4.0 to 8.4.7.

4

What kind of information can be leaked due to CVE-2016-1295?

CVE-2016-1295 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information during an AnyConnect authentication attempt.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-1295 before applying a patch?

Currently, there are no specific workarounds recommended for CVE-2016-1295; applying the appropriate software update is advised.

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