CVE-2016-1394: High severity cisco firesight system vulnerability

Published Jul 3, 2016
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Updated

Cisco Firepower System Software 6.0.0 through 6.1.0 has a hardcoded account, which allows remote attackers to obtain CLI access by leveraging knowledge of the password, aka Bug ID CSCuz56238.

Affected Software

4 affected components
cisco FireSIGHT System software=6.0.0
cisco FireSIGHT System software=6.0.0.1
cisco FireSIGHT System software=6.0.1
cisco FireSIGHT System software=6.1.0

Event History

Jul 3, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1394?

CVE-2016-1394 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-1394?

To fix CVE-2016-1394, update Cisco Firepower System Software to a version later than 6.1.0.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2016-1394?

CVE-2016-1394 affects Cisco Firepower System Software versions 6.0.0 to 6.1.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1394?

CVE-2016-1394 is a hardcoded credential vulnerability that allows CLI access to unauthorized users.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2016-1394?

Remote attackers who are aware of the hardcoded password can exploit CVE-2016-1394.

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