What is the severity of CVE-2016-6403?

CVE-2016-6403 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can significantly impact system availability.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6403?

To mitigate CVE-2016-6403, upgrade to a version of Cisco IOS or IOS XE that is not impacted by this vulnerability.

What causes CVE-2016-6403?

CVE-2016-6403 is caused by the processing of crafted packets by the Data in Motion application in vulnerable versions of Cisco IOS.

Which versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2016-6403?

CVE-2016-6403 affects Cisco IOS version 15.6(1)T and earlier when the IOx feature set is enabled.

Can CVE-2016-6403 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-6403 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability and cause a denial of service.

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CVE-2016-6403

medium

5.9

CWE

399

18/9/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-6403

First published: Sun Sep 18 2016(Updated: )

The Data in Motion (DMo) application in Cisco IOS 15.6(1)T and IOS XE, when the IOx feature set is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet, aka Bug IDs CSCuy82904, CSCuy82909, and CSCuy82912.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco IOS	<=15.6\(1\)t

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6403?
CVE-2016-6403 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can significantly impact system availability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6403?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6403, upgrade to a version of Cisco IOS or IOS XE that is not impacted by this vulnerability.
What causes CVE-2016-6403?
CVE-2016-6403 is caused by the processing of crafted packets by the Data in Motion application in vulnerable versions of Cisco IOS.
Which versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2016-6403?
CVE-2016-6403 affects Cisco IOS version 15.6(1)T and earlier when the IOx feature set is enabled.
Can CVE-2016-6403 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6403 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability and cause a denial of service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6403?
CVE-2016-6403 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can significantly impact system availability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6403?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6403, upgrade to a version of Cisco IOS or IOS XE that is not impacted by this vulnerability.
What causes CVE-2016-6403?
CVE-2016-6403 is caused by the processing of crafted packets by the Data in Motion application in vulnerable versions of Cisco IOS.
Which versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2016-6403?
CVE-2016-6403 affects Cisco IOS version 15.6(1)T and earlier when the IOx feature set is enabled.
Can CVE-2016-6403 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6403 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability and cause a denial of service.