CVE-2016-6465

Description

A vulnerability in the content filtering functionality of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances and Cisco Web Security Appliances could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass user filters that are configured for an affected device. Affected Products: This vulnerability affects all releases prior to the first fixed release of Cisco AsyncOS Software for both virtual and hardware versions of the following Cisco products: Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESAs) that are configured to use message or content filters that scan incoming email attachments; Cisco Web Security Appliances (WSAs) that are configured to use services that scan accessed web content. More Information: CSCva90076, CSCvb06764. Known Affected Releases: 10.0.0-125 8.5.7-042 9.7.2-047.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco AsyncOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037404 third party advisory vdb entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207-esa vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94901 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6465?
CVE-2016-6465 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6465?
To fix CVE-2016-6465, 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-2016-6465 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6465 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-2016-6465?
CVE-2016-6465 affects n/a Cisco AsyncOS.
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