CVE-2016-9209
CVE-2016-9209 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Firepower Services For Adaptive Security Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-254
- Affected product: Cisco Firepower Services For Adaptive Security Appliance
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- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in TCP processing in Cisco FirePOWER system software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to download files that would normally be blocked. Affected Products: The following Cisco products are vulnerable: Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 5500-X Series with FirePOWER Services, Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Networks - 7000 Series Appliances, Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Networks - 8000 Series Appliances, FirePOWER 7000 Series Appliances, FirePOWER 8000 Series Appliances, FirePOWER Threat Defense for Integrated Services Routers (ISRs), Next Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) for Blue Coat X-Series, Sourcefire 3D System Appliances, Virtual Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPSv) for VMware. More Information: CSCvb20102. Known Affected Releases: 2.9.7.10.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9209?
- A vulnerability in TCP processing in Cisco FirePOWER system software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to download files that would normally be blocked. Affected Products: The following Cisco products are vulnerable: Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 5500-X Series with FirePOWER Services, Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Networks - 7000 Series Appliances, Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Networks - 8000 Series Appliances, FirePOWER 7000 Series Appliances, FirePOWER 8000 Series Appliances, FirePOWER Threat Defense for Integrated Services Routers (ISRs), Next Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) for Blue Coat X-Series, Sourcefire 3D System Appliances, Virtual Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPSv) for VMware. More Information: CSCvb20102. Known Affected Releases: 2.9.7.10.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9209?
- CVE-2016-9209 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-9209 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-9209?
- CVE-2016-9209 primarily affects Cisco Firepower Services For Adaptive Security Appliance. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-9209?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-9209 published?
- CVE-2016-9209 was published on 2016-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94817
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207-fpwr
Affected products (13)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_services_for_adaptive_security_appliance:5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_services_for_adaptive_security_appliance:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_services_for_adaptive_security_appliance:5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_services_for_adaptive_security_appliance:5.4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_services_for_adaptive_security_appliance:5.4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_services_for_adaptive_security_appliance:5.4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_services_for_adaptive_security_appliance:5.4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_services_for_adaptive_security_appliance:5.4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_services_for_adaptive_security_appliance:5.4.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_services_for_adaptive_security_appliance:5.4.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_services_for_adaptive_security_appliance:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_services_for_adaptive_security_appliance:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_services_for_adaptive_security_appliance:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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