CVE-2016-6463 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

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: CSCuz85823. Known Affected Releases: 10.0.0-082 9.7.0-125 9.7.1-066. Known Fixed Releases: 10.0.0-203 9.7.2-131.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Email Security Appliance Firmware	9.7.0-125

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-6463?

CVE-2016-6463 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). 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...

How severe is CVE-2016-6463?

CVE-2016-6463 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6463?

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