CVE-2016-1363 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 21 Apr 2016 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers via a buffer overflow in the redirection functionality triggered by crafted HTTP requests.

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-2016-1363?

CVE-2016-1363 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software, published on 21 Apr 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1363?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1363?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1363 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-1363 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1363 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-49cg-6fc4-5qhm.