CVE-2016-1379: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-1379: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 9.0 through 9.5.1 mishandles IPsec error processing, which...

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 9.0 through 9.5.1 mishandles IPsec error processing, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted (1) LAN-to-LAN or (2) Remote Access VPN tunnel packets, aka Bug ID CSCuv70576.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 22:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-1379 is a denial-of-service flaw in Cisco ASA VPN handling. An authenticated remote user could send crafted VPN tunnel traffic that consumes memory and disrupts the firewall/VPN service. The source bundle does not indicate data theft, privilege escalation, or confirmed active exploitation. Organizations running Cisco ASA 9.0 through 9.5.1 with LAN-to-LAN or Remote Access VPN enabled are the primary exposure group. Treat this as a business-continuity risk for VPN-dependent operations. Prioritize externally reachable or partner-facing ASA VPN gateways, especially where outages would affect remote workforce access or site connectivity. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20160517-asa-vpn for fixed software guidance.; Upgrade affected ASA releases according to Cisco guidance.; Limit VPN access to trusted users and partners where operationally feasible..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 28, 2016, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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