CVE-2016-6461: Input Validation

Published Nov 19, 2016
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Updated

A vulnerability in the HTTP web-based management interface of the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to inject arbitrary XML commands on the affected system. More Information: CSCva38556. Known Affected Releases: 9.1(6.10). Known Fixed Releases: 100.11(0.75) 100.15(0.137) 100.8(40.129) 96.2(0.95) 97.1(0.55) 97.1(12.7) 97.1(6.30).

Affected Software

63 affected components
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.1\(7\)4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.1\(7\)7
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.1\(7\)9
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.1\(7\)11
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.1\(7\)12
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.1.6.10
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2\(0.0\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2\(0.104\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2\(3.1\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2.2.4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2.2.7
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2.2.8
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2.3.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2.3.4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2.4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2.4.4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2.4.8
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2.4.10
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2.4.13
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2.4.14
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2.4.16
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.2.4.17
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3\(1.50\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3\(1.105\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3\(2.100\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3\(2.243\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3.1.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3.2.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3.3.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3.3.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3.3.5
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3.3.6
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3.3.9
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3.3.10
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3.3.11
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.3.5
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.4.0.115
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.4.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.4.1.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.4.1.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.4.1.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.4.1.5
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.4.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.4.2.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.4.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.4.3.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.4.3.4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.4.3.6
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.4.3.8
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.4.3.11
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.4.3.12
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.4.4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.5.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.5.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.5.2.6
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.5.2.10
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.5.2.14

Event History

Nov 19, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:45 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6461?

The severity of CVE-2016-6461 is classified as High due to its potential to allow unauthenticated remote attackers to inject arbitrary XML commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-6461?

To fix CVE-2016-6461, upgrade the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance to the recommended fixed release version provided by Cisco.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6461?

CVE-2016-6461 affects various versions of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance software, particularly 9.1(6.10) and other specific versions listed in the advisory.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-6461 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2016-6461 could lead to unauthorized access and the execution of arbitrary commands on the affected Cisco ASA devices.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-6461?

While upgrading is the primary resolution for CVE-2016-6461, temporarily disabling the HTTP web-based management interface can serve as a workaround.

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