SB2016072803 - Security restrictions bypass in Cisco AsyncOS for Cisco Email Security Appliance



SB2016072803 - Security restrictions bypass in Cisco AsyncOS for Cisco Email Security Appliance

Published: July 28, 2016 Updated: April 5, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2016072803
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1461)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security controls on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper application of message filtering rules to email attachments. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause an ESA to fail to detect and act upon a specific type of file that is attached to an email message by sending an email message with a crafted attachment to an affected appliance.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in a host/resource access via network.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.