How severe is CVE-2016-1443?

CVE-2016-1443 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1443 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1443?

CVE-2016-1443 primarily affects Cisco Amp Threat Grid Appliance. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1443?

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-2016-1443 published?

CVE-2016-1443 was published on 2016-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1443

CVE-2016-1443 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Amp Threat Grid Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Cisco Amp Threat Grid Appliance
Published: 2016-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The virtual network stack on Cisco AMP Threat Grid Appliance devices before 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism, and consequently obtain sensitive interprocess information or modify interprocess data, via a crafted malware sample.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1443?: The virtual network stack on Cisco AMP Threat Grid Appliance devices before 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism, and consequently obtain sensitive interprocess information or modify interprocess data, via a crafted malware sample.
How severe is CVE-2016-1443?: CVE-2016-1443 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1443 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1443?: CVE-2016-1443 primarily affects Cisco Amp Threat Grid Appliance. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1443?: 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-2016-1443 published?: CVE-2016-1443 was published on 2016-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160706-tg

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:1.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:1.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:amp_threat_grid_appliance:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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