CVE-2016-1335

Name: CVE-2016-1335
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-19T19:59:03.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1335 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SSH implementation in Cisco StarOS before 19.3.M0.62771 and 20.x before 20.0.M0.62768 on ASR 5000 devices mishandles a multi-user public-key authentication configuration, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by establishing a connection from an endpoint that was previously used for an administrator's connection, aka Bug ID CSCux22492.. EPSS estimates a 3.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SSH implementation in Cisco StarOS before 19.3.M0.62771 and 20.x before 20.0.M0.62768 on ASR 5000 devices mishandles a multi-user public-key authentication configuration, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by establishing a connection from an endpoint that was previously used for an administrator's connection, aka Bug ID CSCux22492.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.38%

87.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Asr 5000 Series Software	16.5.2
Cisco	Asr 5000 Series Software	17.7.0
Cisco	Asr 5000 Series Software	18.4.0
Cisco	Asr 5000 Series Software	19.0.1
Cisco	Asr 5000 Series Software	19.3.0
Cisco	Asr 5000 Series Software	20.0.0

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160218-asrVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035062Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160218-asrVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035062Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1335?

How severe is CVE-2016-1335?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1335 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1335?

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