Improper input validation in Cisco iOS

CVE-2016-6412

The Cisco Application-hosting Framework (CAF) component in Cisco IOS 15.6(1)T1 and IOS XE, when the IOx feature set is enabled, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to trigger arbitrary downloads via crafted HTTP headers, aka Bug ID CSCuz84773.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.011 (62.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

  • Cisco Ios — versions 15.6\(1\)t1
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6412?
CVE-2016-6412 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco iOS, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2016-09-24.
How severe is CVE-2016-6412?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.