CVE-2016-1312: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 9, 2016
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Updated

The HTTPS inspection engine in the Content Security and Control Security Services Module (CSC-SSM) 6.6 before 6.6.1164.0 for Cisco ASA 5500 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or device reload) via a flood of HTTPS packets, aka Bug ID CSCue76147.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Asa 5500 Csc-ssm Firmware=6.6.1125.0
Cisco Asa 5500 Csc-ssm

Event History

Mar 9, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1312?

CVE-2016-1312 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-1312?

To fix CVE-2016-1312, upgrade your Cisco ASA 5500 CSC-SSM firmware to version 6.6.1164.0 or later.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2016-1312 enable?

CVE-2016-1312 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service through a flood of HTTPS packets.

4

Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-1312?

CVE-2016-1312 affects Cisco ASA 5500 devices running vulnerable versions of the Content Security and Control Security Services Module.

5

What consequences can result from CVE-2016-1312?

Exploiting CVE-2016-1312 can lead to memory consumption and device reloads, impacting network availability.

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