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LOW · 3.7

CVE-2016-1356

Cisco FireSIGHT System Software 6.1.0 does not use a constant-time algorithm for verifying credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames by measuring timing diff...

Vulnerability Description

Cisco FireSIGHT System Software 6.1.0 does not use a constant-time algorithm for verifying credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames by measuring timing differences, aka Bug ID CSCuy41615.

CVSS Score

3.7

LOW

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CiscoFiresight System Software_6.1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287CWE-255

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-1356?

CVE-2016-1356 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). Cisco FireSIGHT System Software 6.1.0 does not use a constant-time algorithm for verifying credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames by measuring timing diff...

How severe is CVE-2016-1356?

CVE-2016-1356 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1356?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Firesight System Software.