CVE-2016-6411 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass do-not-decrypt settings in Cisco Firepower Management Center by using crafted URLs, compromising intended security controls.

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-2016-6411?

CVE-2016-6411 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Sep 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cisco Firepower Management Center and FireSIGHT System Software 6.0.1 mishandle comparisons between URLs and X.509 certificates, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended do-not-decrypt settings via a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCva50585.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6411?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Firesight System Software.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6411?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6411 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-6411 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6411 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-63j8-fpcg-99f3.

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