CVE-2016-6379

Name: CVE-2016-6379
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-05T20:59:02.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6379 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco IOS 12.2 and IOS XE 3.14 through 3.16 and 16.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted IP Detail Record (IPDR) packets, aka Bug ID CSCuu35089.. EPSS estimates a 2.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco IOS 12.2 and IOS XE 3.14 through 3.16 and 16.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted IP Detail Record (IPDR) packets, aka Bug ID CSCuu35089.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.87%

85.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios	12.2\(33\)cx
Cisco	Ios	12.2\(33\)cy
Cisco	Ios	12.2\(33\)cy1
Cisco	Ios	12.2\(33\)sch
Cisco	Ios	12.2\(33\)sch0a
Cisco	Ios	12.2\(33\)sch1
Cisco	Ios	12.2\(33\)sch2
Cisco	Ios	12.2\(33\)sch2a
Cisco	Ios	12.2\(33\)sch3
Cisco	Ios	12.2\(33\)sch4
Cisco	Ios	12.2\(33\)sch5
Cisco	Ios	12.2\(33\)sch6
Cisco	Ios	12.2\(33\)sci
Cisco	Ios	12.2\(33\)sci1
Cisco	Ios	12.2\(33\)sci1a
Cisco	Ios	12.2\(33\)sci3
Cisco	Ios Xe	3.14.0s
Cisco	Ios Xe	3.14.1s
Cisco	Ios Xe	3.14.2s
Cisco	Ios Xe	3.14.3s
Cisco	Ios Xe	3.14.4s
Cisco	Ios Xe	3.15.0s
Cisco	Ios Xe	3.15.1cs
Cisco	Ios Xe	3.15.1s
Cisco	Ios Xe	3.15.2s
Cisco	Ios Xe	3.15.3s
Cisco	Ios Xe	3.15.4s
Cisco	Ios Xe	3.16.0cs
Cisco	Ios Xe	3.16.0s
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.1.1
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.1.2
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.1.3

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6379?

Cisco IOS 12.2 and IOS XE 3.14 through 3.16 and 16.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted IP Detail Record (IPDR) packets, aka Bug ID CSCuu35089.

How severe is CVE-2016-6379?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6379 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6379?

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-2016-6379?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST