CVE-2016-6360

Name: CVE-2016-6360
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-28T10:59:10.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6360 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA) and Web Security Appliances (WSA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a partial denial of service (DoS) condition due to the AMP process unexpectedly restarting. Affected Products: Cisco AsyncOS Software for Email Security Appliances (ESA) versions 9.5 and later up to the first fixed release, Cisco AsyncOS Software for Web Security Appliances (WSA) all versions prior to the first fixed release. EPSS estimates a 2.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA) and Web Security Appliances (WSA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a partial denial of service (DoS) condition due to the AMP process unexpectedly restarting. Affected Products: Cisco AsyncOS Software for Email Security Appliances (ESA) versions 9.5 and later up to the first fixed release, Cisco AsyncOS Software for Web Security Appliances (WSA) all versions prior to the first fixed release. More Information: CSCux56406, CSCux59928. Known Affected Releases: 9.6.0-051 9.7.0-125 8.8.0-085 9.5.0-444 WSA10.0.0-000. Known Fixed Releases: 9.7.1-066 WSA10.0.0-233.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.16%

79.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	9.5.0-000
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	9.5.0-201
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	9.6.0-000
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	9.6.0-042
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	9.6.0-051
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	9.7.0-125
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	8.8.0-085
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	9.1.0-070
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	9.1_base
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	9.5.0-235
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	9.5.0-284
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	9.5.0-444
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	9.5_base

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93910Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037120
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037121
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161026-esawsa3Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93910Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037120
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037121
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161026-esawsa3Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6360?

How severe is CVE-2016-6360?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6360 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6360?

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