Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the email message and content filtering for malformed Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) headers of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA) and Web Security Appliances (WSA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the filtering functionality of the targeted device. Emails that should have been quarantined could instead be processed. Affected Products: This vulnerability affects all releases prior to the first fixed release of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco ESA and Cisco WSA on both virtual and hardware appliances that are configured with message or content filters to scan incoming email attachments. More Information: CSCuy54740, CSCuy75174. Known Affected Releases: 9.7.1-066 9.5.0-575 WSA10.0.0-000. Known Fixed Releases: 10.0.0-125 9.1.1-038 9.7.2-047.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Email Security Appliance | 8.0.1-023 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance | 5.6.0-623 |
| Cisco | Web Security Appliance 8.0.5 | hot_patch_1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93911
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037118
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037119
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93911
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037118
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037119
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6372?
CVE-2016-6372 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the email message and content filtering for malformed Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) headers of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA) and We...
How severe is CVE-2016-6372?
CVE-2016-6372 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6372?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Email Security Appliance, Cisco Web Security Appliance, Cisco Web Security Appliance 8.0.5.