CVE-2016-6462

Description

A vulnerability in the email filtering functionality of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) filters that are configured for an affected device. This vulnerability affects all releases prior to the first fixed release of Cisco AsyncOS Software for both virtual and hardware versions of Cisco Email Security Appliances, if the AMP feature is configured to scan incoming email attachments. More Information: CSCva13456. Known Affected Releases: 10.0.0-082 10.0.0-125 9.7.1-066. Known Fixed Releases: 10.0.0-203 9.7.2-131.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco AsyncOS 9.7.1-066 through 10.0.0-125
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161116-esa1 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037307 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94360 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6462?
CVE-2016-6462 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6462?
To fix CVE-2016-6462, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-6462 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6462 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-6462?
CVE-2016-6462 affects n/a Cisco AsyncOS 9.7.1-066 through 10.0.0-125.
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