CVE-2016-6469

Name: CVE-2016-6469
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-14T00:59:08.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6469 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in HTTP URL parsing of Cisco AsyncOS for Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability due to the proxy process unexpectedly restarting. More Information: CSCvb04312. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in HTTP URL parsing of Cisco AsyncOS for Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability due to the proxy process unexpectedly restarting. More Information: CSCvb04312. Known Affected Releases: 9.0.1-162 9.1.1-074. Known Fixed Releases: 10.1.0-129 9.1.2-010.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.59%

72.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	9.0.1-162
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	9.1.1-074

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94775Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207-wsaVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94775Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207-wsaVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6469?

How severe is CVE-2016-6469?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6469 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6469?

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