high
7.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9193: Input Validation

First published: Wed Dec 14 2016(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the malicious file detection and blocking features of Cisco Firepower Management Center and Cisco FireSIGHT System Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass malware detection mechanisms on an affected system. Affected Products: Cisco Firepower Management Center and FireSIGHT System Software are affected when they are configured to use a file policy that has the Block Malware action. More Information: CSCvb27494. Known Affected Releases: 6.0.1.1 6.1.0.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco FireSIGHT System Software=6.0.0
Cisco FireSIGHT System Software=6.0.0.0
Cisco FireSIGHT System Software=6.0.0.1
Cisco FireSIGHT System Software=6.0.1
Cisco FireSIGHT System Software=6.0.1.1
Cisco FireSIGHT System Software=6.1.0
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=6.0.0
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=6.0.0.0
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=6.0.0.1
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=6.0.1
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=6.0.1.1
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center=6.1.0
Cisco Firepower Management Center Software=6.0.0
Cisco Firepower Management Center Software=6.0.0.0
Cisco Firepower Management Center Software=6.0.0.1
Cisco Firepower Management Center Software=6.0.1
Cisco Firepower Management Center Software=6.0.1.1
Cisco Firepower Management Center Software=6.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9193?

    CVE-2016-9193 has a moderate severity rating as it allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass malware detection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9193?

    To fix CVE-2016-9193, upgrade Cisco Firepower Management Center and FireSIGHT System Software to the latest version as recommended by Cisco.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2016-9193?

    CVE-2016-9193 affects multiple versions of Cisco Firepower Management Center and Cisco FireSIGHT System Software.

  • What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2016-9193?

    CVE-2016-9193 can be exploited to bypass malware detection mechanisms, potentially allowing malicious activity on the affected system.

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2016-9193?

    No, CVE-2016-9193 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.

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