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CVE-2016-1420

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

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CVE-2016-1420 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The installation component on Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) devices with software before 1.3(2f) mishandles binary files, which allows local users to obtain root access via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuz72347.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The installation component on Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) devices with software before 1.3(2f) mishandles binary files, which allows local users to obtain root access via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuz72347.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.40%

31.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoApplication Infrastructure ControllerAll versions
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller Firmware1.0\(1e\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller Firmware1.0\(1h\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller Firmware1.0\(1k\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller Firmware1.0\(1n\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller Firmware1.0\(2j\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller Firmware1.0\(2m\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller Firmware1.0\(3f\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller Firmware1.0\(3i\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller Firmware1.0\(3k\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller Firmware1.0\(3n\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller Firmware1.0\(4h\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller Firmware1.0\(4o\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller Firmware1.1\(0.920a\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller Firmware1.1\(1j\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller Firmware1.1\(3f\)

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1420?
The installation component on Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) devices with software before 1.3(2f) mishandles binary files, which allows local users to obtain root access via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuz72347.
How severe is CVE-2016-1420?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1420 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1420?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-1420?

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Source: NVD / NIST