CVE-2016-10259
UnknownEPSS 1.45%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10259 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Symantec SSL Visibility (SSLV) 3.8.4FC, 3.9, 3.10 before 3.10.4.1, and 3.11 before 3.11.3.1 is susceptible to a denial-of-service vulnerability that impacts the SSL servers for intercepted SSL connections. A malicious SSL client can, under certain circumstances, temporarily exhaust the TCP connection pool of an SSL server.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Symantec SSL Visibility (SSLV) 3.8.4FC, 3.9, 3.10 before 3.10.4.1, and 3.11 before 3.11.3.1 is susceptible to a denial-of-service vulnerability that impacts the SSL servers for intercepted SSL connections. A malicious SSL client can, under certain circumstances, temporarily exhaust the TCP connection pool of an SSL server.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv1800 Firmware | 3.8.4 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv1800 Firmware | 3.9 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv1800 Firmware | 3.10 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv1800 Firmware | 3.11 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv1800 Firmware | 3.11.1.1 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv1800 Firmware | 3.11.1.2 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv1800 Firmware | 3.11.2.1 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv800 Firmware | 3.8.4 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv800 Firmware | 3.9 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv800 Firmware | 3.10 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv800 Firmware | 3.11 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv800 Firmware | 3.11.1.1 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv800 Firmware | 3.11.1.2 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv800 Firmware | 3.11.2.1 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv3800 Firmware | 3.8.4 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv3800 Firmware | 3.9 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv3800 Firmware | 3.10 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv3800 Firmware | 3.11 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv3800 Firmware | 3.11.1.1 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv3800 Firmware | 3.11.1.2 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv3800 Firmware | 3.11.2.1 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv2800 Firmware | 3.8.4 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv2800 Firmware | 3.9 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv2800 Firmware | 3.10 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv2800 Firmware | 3.11 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv2800 Firmware | 3.11.1.1 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv2800 Firmware | 3.11.1.2 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv2800 Firmware | 3.11.2.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97525Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa142Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97525Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa142Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10259?
Symantec SSL Visibility (SSLV) 3.8.4FC, 3.9, 3.10 before 3.10.4.1, and 3.11 before 3.11.3.1 is susceptible to a denial-of-service vulnerability that impacts the SSL servers for intercepted SSL connections. A malicious SSL client can, under certain circumstances, temporarily exhaust the TCP connection pool of an SSL server.
How severe is CVE-2016-10259?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10259 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10259?
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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