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CVE-2016-6367: Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) CLI Remote Code Execution

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software before 8.4(1) on ASA 5500, ASA 5500-X, PIX, and FWSM devices allows local users to gain privileges via invalid CLI commands, aka Bug ID CSCtu74257 or EPICBANANA.

Published

ExploitedYes, in CISA KEVAdded 24 May 2022
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 3.1 7.8
EPSS23%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixNot yet

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Affected and fixed versions

Product / branchFixed in
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What it is

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software before 8.4(1) on ASA 5500, ASA 5500-X, PIX, and FWSM devices allows local users to gain privileges via invalid CLI commands, aka Bug ID CSCtu74257 or EPICBANANA.

Exploitation

CISA lists this CVE as exploited in the wild since 24 May 2022.

Sources

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