CVE-2016-1385
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CVE-2016-1385 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The XML parser in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software through 9.5.2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (instability, memory consumption, or device reload) by leveraging (1) administrative access or (2) Clientless SSL VPN access to provide a crafted XML document, aka Bug ID CSCut14209.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The XML parser in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software through 9.5.2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (instability, memory consumption, or device reload) by leveraging (1) administrative access or (2) Clientless SSL VPN access to provide a crafted XML document, aka Bug ID CSCut14209.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.0 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.1 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.1.3 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.1.11 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.2 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.2.1 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.2.8 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.3 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.3.8 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.3.9 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.4 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.4.1 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.4.3 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.4.5 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.4.9 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.5 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.5.6 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.6 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.7 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.7.3 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.7.15 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.7.22 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.7.23 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.7.26 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.7.28 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.4.7.29 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.5.1 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.5.1.1 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.5.1.6 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.5.1.7 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.5.1.14 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.5.1.17 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.5.1.18 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.5.1.19 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.5.1.21 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.5.1.24 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.6.1 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.6.1.1 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.6.1.2 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.6.1.5 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.6.1.10 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.6.1.12 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.6.1.13 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.6.1.14 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.6.1.17 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.7.1 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.7.1.1 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.7.1.3 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.7.1.4 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.7.1.7 |
Showing 50 of 130 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-1385?
The XML parser in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software through 9.5.2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (instability, memory consumption, or device reload) by leveraging (1) administrative access or (2) Clientless SSL VPN access to provide a crafted XML document, aka Bug ID CSCut14209.
How severe is CVE-2016-1385?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1385 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1385?
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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