How severe is CVE-2016-1479?

CVE-2016-1479 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-2016-1479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1479?

CVE-2016-1479 affects Cisco Ip Phone 8800 Series Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1479?

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-2016-1479 published?

CVE-2016-1479 was published on 2016-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1479

CVE-2016-1479 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ip Phone 8800 Series Firmware 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Ip Phone 8800 Series Firmware
Published: 2016-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco IP Phone 8800 devices with software 11.0(1) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuz03038.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1479?: Cisco IP Phone 8800 devices with software 11.0(1) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuz03038.
How severe is CVE-2016-1479?: CVE-2016-1479 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-2016-1479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1479?: CVE-2016-1479 affects Cisco Ip Phone 8800 Series Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1479?: 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-2016-1479 published?: CVE-2016-1479 was published on 2016-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ip_phone_8800_series_firmware:11.0\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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