Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the SSL session cache management of Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition due to high consumption of disk space. The user would see a performance degradation. More Information: CSCva03095. Known Affected Releases: 5.3(5), 6.1(1), 6.2(1). Known Fixed Releases: 5.3(5g)1, 6.2(2.32).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Wide Area Application Services | 5.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93524
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037002
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93524
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037002
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6437?
CVE-2016-6437 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the SSL session cache management of Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition due to h...
How severe is CVE-2016-6437?
CVE-2016-6437 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-2016-6437?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Wide Area Application Services.