CVE-2014-8016 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

The Cisco IronPort Email Security Appliance (ESA) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via long Subject headers in e-mail messages, aka Bug ID CSCzv93864.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ironport Email Security Appliances	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-399

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-8016Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-8016Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-8016?

CVE-2014-8016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The Cisco IronPort Email Security Appliance (ESA) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via long Subject headers in e-mail messages, aka Bug ID CSCzv93864.

How severe is CVE-2014-8016?

CVE-2014-8016 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8016?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ironport Email Security Appliances.