What is the severity of CVE-2016-6412?

CVE-2016-6412 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its potential exploitation by man-in-the-middle attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6412?

To mitigate CVE-2016-6412, upgrade to a fixed version of Cisco IOS that does not include the vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-6412?

CVE-2016-6412 affects Cisco IOS version 15.6(1)T1 and IOS XE when the IOx feature set is enabled.

Can CVE-2016-6412 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-6412 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted HTTP headers.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2016-6412?

The risks of CVE-2016-6412 include unauthorized access to download sensitive data and potential manipulation of device configurations.

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CVE-2016-6412

medium

6.5

CWE

24/9/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-6412: Input Validation

First published: Sat Sep 24 2016(Updated: )

The Cisco Application-hosting Framework (CAF) component in Cisco IOS 15.6(1)T1 and IOS XE, when the IOx feature set is enabled, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to trigger arbitrary downloads via crafted HTTP headers, aka Bug ID CSCuz84773.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco IOS	=15.6\(1\)t1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6412?
CVE-2016-6412 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its potential exploitation by man-in-the-middle attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6412?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6412, upgrade to a fixed version of Cisco IOS that does not include the vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-6412?
CVE-2016-6412 affects Cisco IOS version 15.6(1)T1 and IOS XE when the IOx feature set is enabled.
Can CVE-2016-6412 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6412 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted HTTP headers.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2016-6412?
The risks of CVE-2016-6412 include unauthorized access to download sensitive data and potential manipulation of device configurations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6412?
CVE-2016-6412 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its potential exploitation by man-in-the-middle attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6412?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6412, upgrade to a fixed version of Cisco IOS that does not include the vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-6412?
CVE-2016-6412 affects Cisco IOS version 15.6(1)T1 and IOS XE when the IOx feature set is enabled.
Can CVE-2016-6412 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6412 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted HTTP headers.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2016-6412?
The risks of CVE-2016-6412 include unauthorized access to download sensitive data and potential manipulation of device configurations.