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CVE-2016-1363

Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 5.58%
  1. Published21 Apr 2016

Description

Buffer overflow in the redirection functionality in Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software 7.2 through 7.4 before 7.4.140.0(MD) and 7.5 through 8.0 before 8.0.115.0(ED) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCus25617.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software≥ 7.2.0 < 7.4.140.0 · ≥ 7.5.0 < 8.0.115.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software≥ 7.4.140.0

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2016-1363 being actively exploited?

CVE-2016-1363 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 5.58%.

How severe is CVE-2016-1363?

CVE-2016-1363 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 5.58% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-1363?

Affected products include Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1363?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software 7.4.140.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.