CVE-2016-6424 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The DHCP Relay implementation in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 8.4.7.29 and 9.1.7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (interface wedge) via a crafted rate of DHCP packet transmission, aka Bug ID CSCuy66942.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	8.4.7.29

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-399

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93408Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036961Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93408Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036961Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-6424?

CVE-2016-6424 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The DHCP Relay implementation in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 8.4.7.29 and 9.1.7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (interface wedge) via a crafted rate of DHCP...

How severe is CVE-2016-6424?

CVE-2016-6424 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6424?

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