CVE-2016-1368: High severity cisco firesight system vulnerability

Published May 5, 2016
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Updated

Cisco FirePOWER System Software 5.3.x through 5.3.0.6 and 5.4.x through 5.4.0.3 on FirePOWER 7000 and 8000 appliances, and on the Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Networks component on these appliances, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (packet-processing outage) via crafted packets, aka Bug ID CSCuu86214.

Affected Software

28 affected components
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.2.0
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.2.0.1
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.2.0.2
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.2.0.3
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.2.0.4
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.2.0.5
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.2.0.6
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.2.0.8
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.3.0
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.3.0.1
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.3.0.2
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.3.0.3
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.3.0.4
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.3.0.5
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.3.0.6
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.3.0.7
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.3.1
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.3.1.1
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.3.1.2
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.3.1.3
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.3.1.4
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.3.1.5
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.3.1.6
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.3.1.7
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.4.0
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.4.0.1
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.4.0.2
cisco FireSIGHT System software=5.4.0.3

Event History

May 5, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1368?

CVE-2016-1368 has been assigned a base CVSS score indicating that it poses a moderate risk due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-1368?

To mitigate CVE-2016-1368, update the Cisco FirePOWER System Software to a fixed version provided by Cisco.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1368?

CVE-2016-1368 affects Cisco FirePOWER System Software versions 5.3.x through 5.3.0.6 and 5.4.x through 5.4.0.3.

4

Can CVE-2016-1368 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-1368 can be exploited by remote attackers to disrupt packet processing.

5

What component of Cisco systems is impacted by CVE-2016-1368?

CVE-2016-1368 impacts the Cisco FirePOWER 7000 and 8000 appliances and the Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Networks component.

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