CVE-2016-1342: Infoleak

Published Feb 26, 2016
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Updated

The device login page in Cisco FirePOWER Management Center 5.3 through 6.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive software-version information by reading help files, aka Bug ID CSCuy36654.

Affected Software

34 affected components
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.3.0.3
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.3.1.3
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.3.1.4
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.3.1.5
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.3.1.6
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.3_base
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.0
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.1
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.1.1
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.1.2
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.1.3
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.1.4
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.1.5
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4_base
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=6.0.0
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=6.0.0.1
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=6.0_base
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=5.3.0.3
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=5.3.1.3
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=5.3.1.4
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=5.3.1.5
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=5.3.1.6
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=5.3_base
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=5.4.0
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=5.4.1
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=5.4.1.1
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=5.4.1.2
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=5.4.1.3
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=5.4.1.4
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=5.4.1.5
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=5.4_base
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=6.0.0
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=6.0.0.1
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center=6.0_base

Event History

Feb 26, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1342?

The severity of CVE-2016-1342 is classified as moderate, allowing attackers to access sensitive software version information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-1342?

To fix CVE-2016-1342, upgrade your Cisco FirePOWER Management Center to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Cisco FirePOWER Management Center are affected by CVE-2016-1342?

CVE-2016-1342 affects Cisco FirePOWER Management Center versions 5.3 to 6.0.0.1, including specific sub-versions.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2016-1342?

CVEs-2016-1342 allows remote attackers to read help files, potentially exposing sensitive software-version information.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2016-1342?

There are no publicly known exploits for CVE-2016-1342, but the vulnerability poses a risk of information disclosure.

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