CVE-2016-6385

Name: CVE-2016-6385
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-05T20:59:05.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

3.01%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

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
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036914
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
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036914
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-287-04Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6385?

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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Source: NVD / NIST