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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.106314
Category:CISCO
Title:Cisco IOS Software Smart Install Memory Leak Vulnerability
Summary:The Smart Install client feature in Cisco IOS Software contains a;vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a memory leak and eventual denial;of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.
Description:Summary:
The Smart Install client feature in Cisco IOS Software contains a
vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a memory leak and eventual denial
of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.

Vulnerability Insight:
The vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of image list parameters.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted Smart Install packets to TCP port 4786.

Vulnerability Impact:
A successful exploit could cause the device to leak memory and eventually
reload, resulting in a DoS condition.

Solution:
See the referenced vendor advisory for a solution.

CVSS Score:
7.8

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-6385
BugTraq ID: 93203
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93203
Cisco Security Advisory: 20160928 Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Smart Install Memory Leak Vulnerability
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160928-smi
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-287-04
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036914
CopyrightCopyright (C) 2016 Greenbone AG

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