CVE-2016-6462
MEDIUMCisco AsyncOS 9.7.1-066 through 10.0.0-125 - Unauthenticated AMP Filter Bypass via Email Attachment
Title source: llmDescription
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.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161116-esa1
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037307
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94360
Scores
CVSS v3
5.3
EPSS
0.0201
EPSS Percentile
78.5%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Details
CWE
CWE-20
Status
published
Products (4)
cisco/email_security_appliance_firmware
9.7.1-06
cisco/email_security_appliance_firmware
10.0.0-082
cisco/email_security_appliance_firmware
10.0.0-125
n/a/Cisco AsyncOS 9.7.1-066 through 10.0.0-125
Cisco AsyncOS 9.7.1-066 through 10.0.0-125
Published
Nov 19, 2016
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026