CVE-2016-9212

Description

A vulnerability in the Decrypt for End-User Notification configuration parameter of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Web Security Appliances could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to connect to a secure website over Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS), even if the WSA is configured to block connections to the website. Affected Products: This vulnerability affects Cisco Web Security Appliances if the HTTPS decryption options are enabled and configured for the device to block connections to certain websites. More Information: CSCvb49012. Known Affected Releases: 9.0.1-162 9.1.1-074.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.88% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco Web Security Appliance
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207-wsa1 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94774 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037410 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9212?
CVE-2016-9212 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9212?
To fix CVE-2016-9212, 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-2016-9212 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9212 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9212?
CVE-2016-9212 affects n/a Cisco Web Security Appliance.
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