CVE-2016-1356 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 3.7 Published Updated

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.

Weakness: CWE-287, CWE-255

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.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j66f-ff6x-m5fc.

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