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CVE-2016-1458

First published: Thu Aug 18 2016(Updated: )

The web-based GUI in Cisco Firepower Management Center 4.x and 5.x before 5.3.0.3, 5.3.1.x before 5.3.1.2, and 5.4.x before 5.4.0.1 and Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software on 5500-X devices with FirePOWER Services 4.x and 5.x before 5.3.0.3, 5.3.1.x before 5.3.1.2, and 5.4.x before 5.4.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to increase user-account privileges via crafted HTTP requests, aka Bug ID CSCur25483.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=4.10.3
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.2.0
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.3.0
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.3.1
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=5.4.0
Cisco Firepower Management Center Software=4.10.3
Cisco Firepower Management Center Software=5.2.0
Cisco Firepower Management Center Software=5.3.0
Cisco Firepower Management Center Software=5.3.1
Cisco Firepower Management Center Software=5.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1458?

    CVE-2016-1458 has a medium severity rating, indicating potential security risks to affected Cisco products.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1458?

    To fix CVE-2016-1458, upgrade affected Cisco Firepower Management Center and Cisco ASA Software to the recommended versions specified in Cisco's security advisory.

  • Which Cisco products are affected by CVE-2016-1458?

    CVE-2016-1458 affects Cisco Firepower Management Center and Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software versions prior to certain releases.

  • What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2016-1458 represent?

    CVE-2016-1458 represents vulnerabilities related to improper input validation in the web-based GUI of Cisco security products.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2016-1458?

    No specific workarounds are documented for CVE-2016-1458; the only recommended action is to upgrade the software.

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