Vulnerability Description
The DNS forwarder in Cisco IOS 12.0 through 12.4 and 15.0 through 15.6 and IOS XE 3.1 through 3.15 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (data corruption or device reload) via a crafted DNS response, aka Bug ID CSCup90532.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios | 12.0\(3\)t |
| Cisco | Ios Xe | 3.1.0s |
| Cisco | Ios Xe 3.2Ja | 3.2.0ja |
| Cisco | Ios Xe 3.3Sg | 3.3.0sg |
| Cisco | Ios Xe 3.3Xo | 3.3.0xo |
| Cisco | Ios Xe 3.4Sg | 3.4.0sg |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93201
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036914
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-287-04
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93201
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036914
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-287-04
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6380?
CVE-2016-6380 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The DNS forwarder in Cisco IOS 12.0 through 12.4 and 15.0 through 15.6 and IOS XE 3.1 through 3.15 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of serv...
How severe is CVE-2016-6380?
CVE-2016-6380 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6380?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios, Cisco Ios Xe, Cisco Ios Xe 3.2Ja, Cisco Ios Xe 3.3Sg, Cisco Ios Xe 3.3Xo.