CVE-2016-6366

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

Buffer overflow in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software through 9.4.2.3 on ASA 5500, ASA 5500-X, ASA Services Module, ASA 1000V, ASAv, Firepower 9300 ASA Security Module, PIX, and FWSM devices allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via crafted IPv4 SNMP packets, aka Bug ID CSCva92151 or EXTRABACON.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 92.08% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory cisco.com Vendor Advisory cisco.com Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6366?
CVE-2016-6366 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6366?
To fix CVE-2016-6366, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-6366 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2016-6366 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~92% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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