CVE-2016-1383
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CVE-2016-1383 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in Cisco AsyncOS through 8.8 on Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an unspecified HTTP status code, aka Bug ID CSCur28305.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory leak in Cisco AsyncOS through 8.8 on Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an unspecified HTTP status code, aka Bug ID CSCur28305.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 5.6.0-623 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 6.0.0-000 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 7.1.0 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 7.1.1 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 7.1.2 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 7.1.3 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 7.1.4 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 7.5.0-000 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 7.5.0-825 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 7.5.1-000 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 7.5.2-000 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 7.7.0-000 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 7.7.1-000 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 8.0.0-000 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 8.0.5 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 8.0.6 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 8.0.6-078 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 8.0.6-119 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 8.0.7 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 8.0.7-142 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 8.0.8-mr-113 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 8.5.0-497 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 8.5.0.000 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 8.5.1-021 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 8.5.2-024 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 8.5.2-027 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance \(Wsa\) | 8.5.3-055 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-1383?
Memory leak in Cisco AsyncOS through 8.8 on Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an unspecified HTTP status code, aka Bug ID CSCur28305.
How severe is CVE-2016-1383?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1383 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1383?
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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