CVE-2016-1463 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass Snort intrusion detection rules by sending crafted HTTP packet headers, undermining network security monitoring.
- 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-2016-1463?
CVE-2016-1463 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jul 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Cisco FireSIGHT System Software 5.3.0, 5.3.1, 5.4.0, 6.0, and 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to bypass Snort rules via crafted parameters in the header of an HTTP packet, aka Bug ID CSCuz20737.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1463?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Firesight System Software.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1463?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1463 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1463 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1463 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4fj8-8h7f-8rjg.