CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-9212

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the Decrypt for End-User Notification configuration parameter of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Web Security Appliances could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to connect to a secure website over SSL or TLS, even if the WSA is configured to block connections to the website.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access to blocked websites, potentially leading to data leakage or other security threats.

Recommendation

It is recommended to review the configuration of HTTPS decryption options and update the software to the latest version to minimize risk.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

A vulnerability in the Decrypt for End-User Notification configuration parameter of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Web Security Appliances could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to connect to a secure website over Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS), even if the WSA is configured to block connections to the website. Affected Products: This vulnerability affects Cisco Web Security Appliances if the HTTPS decryption options are enabled and configured for the device to block connections to certain websites. More Information: CSCvb49012. Known Affected Releases: 9.0.1-162 9.1.1-074.

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