CVE-2016-6460

Description

A vulnerability in the FTP Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface (REST API) for Cisco Firepower System Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass FTP malware detection rules and download malware over an FTP connection. Cisco Firepower System Software is affected when the device has a file policy with malware block configured for FTP connections. More Information: CSCuv36188 CSCuy91156. Known Affected Releases: 5.4.0.2 5.4.1.1 5.4.1.6 6.0.0 6.1.0 6.2.0. Known Fixed Releases: 6.0.0.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco Firepower System Software 5.4.0.2 through 6.2.0
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References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94359 vdb entry third party advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161116-fss vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6460?
CVE-2016-6460 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6460?
To fix CVE-2016-6460, 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-2016-6460 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6460 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-2016-6460?
CVE-2016-6460 affects n/a Cisco Firepower System Software 5.4.0.2 through 6.2.0.
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