How severe is CVE-2016-1369?

CVE-2016-1369 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1369 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1369?

CVE-2016-1369 primarily affects Cisco Asa With Firepower Services. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1369?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-1369 published?

CVE-2016-1369 was published on 2016-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1369

CVE-2016-1369 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Asa With Firepower Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Cisco Asa With Firepower Services
Published: 2016-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 5585-X FirePOWER Security Services Processor (SSP) module for Cisco ASA with FirePOWER Services 5.3.1 through 6.0.0 misconfigures kernel logging, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption, and inspection outage or module outage) via a flood of crafted IP traffic, aka Bug ID CSCux19922.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1369?: The Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 5585-X FirePOWER Security Services Processor (SSP) module for Cisco ASA with FirePOWER Services 5.3.1 through 6.0.0 misconfigures kernel logging, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption, and inspection outage or module outage) via a flood of crafted IP traffic, aka Bug ID CSCux19922.
How severe is CVE-2016-1369?: CVE-2016-1369 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1369 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1369?: CVE-2016-1369 primarily affects Cisco Asa With Firepower Services. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1369?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-1369 published?: CVE-2016-1369 was published on 2016-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.4.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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