How severe is CVE-2016-1445?

CVE-2016-1445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-1445 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1445?

CVE-2016-1445 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1445?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-1445 published?

CVE-2016-1445 was published on 2016-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1445

CVE-2016-1445 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software
Published: 2016-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 8.2 through 9.4.3.3 allows remote attackers to bypass intended ICMP Echo Reply ACLs via vectors related to subtypes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1445?: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 8.2 through 9.4.3.3 allows remote attackers to bypass intended ICMP Echo Reply ACLs via vectors related to subtypes.
How severe is CVE-2016-1445?: CVE-2016-1445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1445 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1445?: CVE-2016-1445 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1445?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1445 published?: CVE-2016-1445 was published on 2016-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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