CVE-2015-6309 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) 8.5.6-106 and 9.6.0-042 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (file-descriptor consumption and device reload) via crafted HTTP requests, aka Bug ID CSCuw32211.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

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

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

COMPLETE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	9.6.0-042
Cisco	Email Security Appliance Firmware	8.5.6-106

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-399

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=41241Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033716Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=41241Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033716Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-6309?

CVE-2015-6309 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) 8.5.6-106 and 9.6.0-042 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (file-descriptor consumption and device reload) via crafted HTTP requests, a...

How severe is CVE-2015-6309?

CVE-2015-6309 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-6309?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Email Security Appliance, Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware.