CVE-2013-6696

Name: CVE-2013-6696
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-12-02T22:55:36.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-6696 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software does not properly handle errors during the processing of DNS responses, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malformed response, aka Bug ID CSCuj28861.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software does not properly handle errors during the processing of DNS responses, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malformed response, aka Bug ID CSCuj28861.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	All versions
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance	All versions

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-6696Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-6696Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 2, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6696?

How severe is CVE-2013-6696?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6696 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6696?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST