CVE-2016-1356

3.7 LOW

Published: March 03, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160302-FireSIGHT1

Source: psirt@cisco.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035189

Source: psirt@cisco.com

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160302-FireSIGHT1

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035189

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

3.7 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.8%

53th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255 CWE-287

Affected Vendors

cisco

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