CVE-2016-1381

Name: CVE-2016-1381
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-25T01:59:05.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1381 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in Cisco AsyncOS 8.5 through 9.0 before 9.0.1-162 on Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an HTTP file-range request for cached content, aka Bug ID CSCuw97270.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Memory leak in Cisco AsyncOS 8.5 through 9.0 before 9.0.1-162 on Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an HTTP file-range request for cached content, aka Bug ID CSCuw97270.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	8.5.0-497
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	8.5.0.000
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	8.5.1-021
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	8.5.2-024
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	8.5.2-027
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	8.5.3-055
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	9.0.0-193
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	9.0_base
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	9.1.0-000
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	9.1_base

References

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1381?

How severe is CVE-2016-1381?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1381 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1381?

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