CVE-2016-6363

Name: CVE-2016-6363
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-22T10:59:12.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6363 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The rate-limit feature in the 802.11 protocol implementation on Cisco Aironet 1800, 2800, and 3800 devices with software before 8.2.121.0 and 8.3.x before 8.3.102.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted 802.11 frames, aka Bug ID CSCva06192.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The rate-limit feature in the 802.11 protocol implementation on Cisco Aironet 1800, 2800, and 3800 devices with software before 8.2.121.0 and 8.3.x before 8.3.102.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted 802.11 frames, aka Bug ID CSCva06192.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.12%

62.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Aironet Access Point Software	8.1\(15.14\)
Cisco	Aironet Access Point Software	8.1\(112.3\)
Cisco	Aironet Access Point Software	8.1\(112.4\)
Cisco	Aironet Access Point Software	8.1\(131.0\)
Cisco	Aironet Access Point Software	8.2\(100.0\)
Cisco	Aironet Access Point Software	8.2\(102.43\)
Cisco	Aironet Access Point Software	8.3.0

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160817-aap2Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92511Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036645Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160817-aap2Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92511Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036645Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6363?

How severe is CVE-2016-6363?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6363 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6363?

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