CVE-2016-1397
CVE-2016-1397 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Rv215w Wireless-n Vpn Router Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Cisco Rv215w Wireless-n Vpn Router Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the web-based management interface on Cisco RV110W devices with firmware before 1.2.1.7, RV130W devices with firmware before 1.0.3.16, and RV215W devices with firmware before 1.3.0.8 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted configuration commands in an HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCux82523.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-1397?
- Buffer overflow in the web-based management interface on Cisco RV110W devices with firmware before 1.2.1.7, RV130W devices with firmware before 1.0.3.16, and RV215W devices with firmware before 1.3.0.8 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted configuration commands in an HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCux82523.
- How severe is CVE-2016-1397?
- CVE-2016-1397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-1397 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-1397?
- CVE-2016-1397 primarily affects Cisco Rv215w Wireless-n Vpn Router Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-1397?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-1397 published?
- CVE-2016-1397 was published on 2016-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160615-rv2
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036115
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv215w_wireless-n_vpn_router_firmware:1.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv215w_wireless-n_vpn_router_firmware:1.1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv215w_wireless-n_vpn_router_firmware:1.2.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv215w_wireless-n_vpn_router_firmware:1.2.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv215w_wireless-n_vpn_router_firmware:1.3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv110w_wireless-n_vpn_firewall_firmware:1.1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv110w_wireless-n_vpn_firewall_firmware:1.2.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv110w_wireless-n_vpn_firewall_firmware:1.2.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv110w_wireless-n_vpn_firewall_firmware:1.2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv130w_wireless-n_multifunction_vpn_router_firmware:1.0.0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv130w_wireless-n_multifunction_vpn_router_firmware:1.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv130w_wireless-n_multifunction_vpn_router_firmware:1.0.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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