CVE-2016-6358

Name: CVE-2016-6358
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-28T10:59:09.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6358 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in local FTP to the Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a partial denial of service (DoS) condition when the FTP application unexpectedly quits. More Information: CSCux68539. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in local FTP to the Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a partial denial of service (DoS) condition when the FTP application unexpectedly quits. More Information: CSCux68539. Known Affected Releases: 9.1.0-032 9.7.1-000. Known Fixed Releases: 9.1.1-038.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.75%

74.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	9.7.1-066
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	9.7.2-046
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	9.7.2-047
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	9.7.2-054
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	9.9.6-026
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	9.9_base

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6358?

How severe is CVE-2016-6358?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6358 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6358?

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