CVE-2016-6438
First published: Thu Oct 27 2016(Updated: )
A vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Software running on Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a configuration integrity change to the vty line configuration on an affected device. This vulnerability affects the following releases of Cisco IOS XE Software running on Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers: All 3.16S releases, All 3.17S releases, Release 3.18.0S, Release 3.18.1S, Release 3.18.0SP. More Information: CSCuz62815. Known Affected Releases: 15.5(3)S2.9, 15.6(2)SP. Known Fixed Releases: 15.6(1.7)SP1, 16.4(0.183), 16.5(0.1).
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.16.0cs | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.16.0s | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.16.1as | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.16.1s | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.16.2as | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.16.2bs | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.16.2s | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.16.3as | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.16.3s | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.16.4s | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.17.0s | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.17.1as | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.17.1s | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.17.2s | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.18.0s | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.18.0sp | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =3.18.1s |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6438?
CVE-2016-6438 has been assigned a Cisco severity rating of 'High'.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6438?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6438, upgrade your Cisco IOS XE software to the latest version specified in the advisory.
What devices are affected by CVE-2016-6438?
CVE-2016-6438 impacts Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers running specific versions of Cisco IOS XE software.
Can CVE-2016-6438 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6438 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.
What type of impact does CVE-2016-6438 have on affected devices?
CVE-2016-6438 may cause unauthorized changes to the vty line configuration on affected Cisco devices.
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