CVE-2016-6432 describes a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the Identity Firewall feature of Cisco ASA Software versions prior to 9.6(2.1). This flaw allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to trigger a system reload or achieve arbitrary code execution by sending a specially crafted NetBIOS packet in response to an ASA probe. With a CVSS score of 8.1 (High), the vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and potential for full system compromise. Despite its severity, there is no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), nor is it listed in the KEV catalog, indicating no active exploitation. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are also minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:8.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.4.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:8.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.4.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:8.4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.4.2.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:8.4.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.4.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:8.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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