CVE-2016-6385
UnknownEPSS 3.01%
Last modified
CVE-2016-6385 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in the Smart Install client implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2 and 15.0 through 15.2 and IOS XE 3.2 through 3.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted image-list parameters, aka Bug ID CSCuy82367.. EPSS estimates a 3.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory leak in the Smart Install client implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2 and 15.0 through 15.2 and IOS XE 3.2 through 3.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted image-list parameters, aka Bug ID CSCuy82367.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(35\)ex |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(35\)ex1 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(35\)ex2 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(35\)se |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(35\)se1 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(35\)se2 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(35\)se3 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(35\)se4 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(35\)se5 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(37\)ex |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(37\)ey |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(37\)se |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(37\)se1 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(40\)ex |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(40\)ex1 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(40\)ex2 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(40\)ex3 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(40\)se |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(40\)se1 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(40\)se2 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(44\)ex |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(44\)ex1 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(44\)ey |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(44\)se |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(44\)se1 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(44\)se2 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(44\)se3 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(44\)se4 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(44\)se5 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(44\)se6 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(46\)ex |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(46\)ey |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(46\)se |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(46\)se1 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(46\)se2 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(50\)se |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(50\)se1 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(50\)se2 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(50\)se3 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(50\)se4 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(50\)se5 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(52\)ex |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(52\)ex1 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(52\)se |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(52\)se1 |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(53\)ex |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(53\)ey |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(53\)ez |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(53\)se |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.2\(53\)se1 |
Showing 50 of 190 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160928-smiMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93203Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-287-04Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160928-smiMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93203Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-287-04Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-6385?
Memory leak in the Smart Install client implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2 and 15.0 through 15.2 and IOS XE 3.2 through 3.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted image-list parameters, aka Bug ID CSCuy82367.
How severe is CVE-2016-6385?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6385 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6385?
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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