CVE-2016-6450

Description

A vulnerability in the package unbundle utility of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain write access to some files in the underlying operating system. This vulnerability affects the following products if they are running a vulnerable release of Cisco IOS XE Software: Cisco 5700 Series Wireless LAN Controllers, Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series Switches, Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Switches, Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series Switches, Cisco Catalyst 4500X Series Switches. More Information: CSCva60013 CSCvb22622. Known Affected Releases: 3.7(0) 16.4.1 Denali-16.1.3 Denali-16.2.2 Denali-16.3.1. Known Fixed Releases: 15.2(4)E3 16.1(2.208) 16.2(2.42) 16.3(1.22) 16.4(0.190) 16.5(0.29).

Category

2.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco IOS XE 3.7(0) through Denali-16.3.1
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161115-iosxe vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94340 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037299 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6450?
CVE-2016-6450 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6450?
To fix CVE-2016-6450, 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-2016-6450 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6450 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-6450?
CVE-2016-6450 affects n/a Cisco IOS XE 3.7(0) through Denali-16.3.1.
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