CVE-2016-1351

Name: CVE-2016-1351
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-26T01:59:05.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1351 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Locator/ID Separation Protocol (LISP) implementation in Cisco IOS 15.1 and 15.2 and NX-OS 4.1 through 6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted header in a packet, aka Bug ID CSCuu64279.. EPSS estimates a 3.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Locator/ID Separation Protocol (LISP) implementation in Cisco IOS 15.1 and 15.2 and NX-OS 4.1 through 6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted header in a packet, aka Bug ID CSCuu64279.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.72%

88.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios	15.1\(1\)sy1
Cisco	Ios	15.1\(1\)sy2
Cisco	Ios	15.1\(1\)sy3
Cisco	Ios	15.1\(1\)sy4
Cisco	Ios	15.1\(1\)sy5
Cisco	Ios	15.1\(2\)sy
Cisco	Ios	15.1\(2\)sy1
Cisco	Ios	15.1\(2\)sy2
Cisco	Ios	15.1\(2\)sy3
Cisco	Ios	15.1\(2\)sy4
Cisco	Ios	15.1\(2\)sy4a
Cisco	Ios	15.1\(2\)sy5
Cisco	Ios	15.1\(2\)sy6
Cisco	Ios	15.2\(1\)sy
Cisco	Ios	15.2\(1\)sy0a
Cisco	Ios	15.2\(1\)sy1
Cisco	Ios	15.3\(3\)jk6
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.1\(2\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.1\(3\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.1\(4\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.1\(5\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(2a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(3\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(4\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(6\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(8\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.0\(2a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.0\(3\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.0\(5\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.1\(1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.1\(1a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.1\(3\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.1\(4\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.1\(5\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.1\(6\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.2\(1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.2\(3a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.2\(4\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.2\(5\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.2\(7\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.2\(9\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	6.0\(1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	6.0\(2\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	6.0\(3\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	6.0\(4\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	6.1\(1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	6.1\(2\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	6.1\(3\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	6.1\(4\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	6.1\(4a\)

Showing 50 of 59 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160323-lispVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035383Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035384Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160323-lispVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035383Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035384Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 26, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1351?

How severe is CVE-2016-1351?

CVE-2016-1351 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1351?

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