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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2016-1440

The proxy process on Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices through 9.1.0-070 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by establishing an FTP session and then imprope...

Vulnerability Description

The proxy process on Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices through 9.1.0-070 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by establishing an FTP session and then improperly terminating the control connection after a file transfer, aka Bug ID CSCuy43468.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CiscoWeb Security Appliance5.6.0-623

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-399

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-1440?

CVE-2016-1440 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The proxy process on Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices through 9.1.0-070 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by establishing an FTP session and then imprope...

How severe is CVE-2016-1440?

CVE-2016-1440 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1440?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Web Security Appliance.