CVE-2016-6460: High severity cisco firesight system vulnerability
A vulnerability in the FTP Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface (REST API) for Cisco Firepower System Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass FTP malware detection rules and download malware over an FTP connection. Cisco Firepower System Software is affected when the device has a file policy with malware block configured for FTP connections. More Information: CSCuv36188 CSCuy91156. Known Affected Releases: 5.4.0.2 5.4.1.1 5.4.1.6 6.0.0 6.1.0 6.2.0. Known Fixed Releases: 6.0.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6460?
CVE-2016-6460 has a base severity score of 7.5, categorizing it as high severity.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6460?
To fix CVE-2016-6460, upgrade Cisco Firepower System Software to versions 5.4.1.7, 6.0.1, or later.
Which Cisco Firepower System Software versions are affected by CVE-2016-6460?
CVE-2016-6460 affects Cisco Firepower System Software versions 5.4.0.2, 5.4.1.1, 5.4.1.6, 6.0.0, 6.1.0, and 6.2.0.
Can CVE-2016-6460 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6460 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-6460 facilitate?
CVE-2016-6460 enables attackers to bypass FTP malware detection rules to download malware.