Vulnerability Description
Symantec SSL Visibility (SSLV) 3.8.4FC, 3.9, 3.10 before 3.10.4.1, and 3.11 before 3.11.3.1 is susceptible to a denial-of-service vulnerability that impacts the SSL servers for intercepted SSL connections. A malicious SSL client can, under certain circumstances, temporarily exhaust the TCP connection pool of an SSL server.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv1800 Firmware | 3.8.4 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv1800 | - |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv800 Firmware | 3.8.4 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv800 | - |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv3800 Firmware | 3.8.4 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv3800 | - |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv2800 Firmware | 3.8.4 |
| Bluecoat | Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv2800 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97525Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa142Vendor Advisory
- https://www.symantec.com/security-center/network-protection-security-advisories/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97525Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa142Vendor Advisory
- https://www.symantec.com/security-center/network-protection-security-advisories/
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10259?
CVE-2016-10259 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Symantec SSL Visibility (SSLV) 3.8.4FC, 3.9, 3.10 before 3.10.4.1, and 3.11 before 3.11.3.1 is susceptible to a denial-of-service vulnerability that impacts the SSL servers for intercepted SSL connect...
How severe is CVE-2016-10259?
CVE-2016-10259 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10259?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bluecoat Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv1800 Firmware, Bluecoat Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv1800, Bluecoat Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv800 Firmware, Bluecoat Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv800, Bluecoat Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv3800 Firmware.