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CVE-2016-6412

6.5 · MEDIUM

The Cisco Application-hosting Framework (CAF) component in Cisco IOS 15.6(1)T1 and IOS XE, when the IOx feature set is enabled, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to trigger arbitrary downloads via…

Published Sep 24, 2016CWE-20EPSS 1.10%

Overview

CVE-2016-6412 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 24, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Cisco Application-hosting Framework (CAF) component in Cisco IOS 15.6(1)T1 and IOS XE, when the IOx feature set is enabled, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to trigger arbitrary downloads via crafted HTTP headers, aka Bug ID CSCuz84773.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160921-caf1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/93088Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1036874Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160921-caf1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/93088Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1036874

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6412?

CVE-2016-6412 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 24, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-6412?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-6412?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-6412?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-6412 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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