CVE-2016-1356 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can enumerate valid usernames by measuring timing differences in credential verification, exposing user account information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-1356?
CVE-2016-1356 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Mar 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Cisco FireSIGHT System Software 6.1.0 does not use a constant-time algorithm for verifying credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames by measuring timing differences, aka Bug ID CSCuy41615.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1356?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Firesight System Software.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1356?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1356 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1356 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1356 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j66f-ff6x-m5fc.