CVE-2017-6671 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the email message scanning of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass configured filters on the device, as demonstrated by the Attachment Filter. More Information: CSCvd34632. Known Affected Releases: 10.0.1-087 9.7.1-066. Known Fixed Releases: 10.0.2-020 9.8.1-015.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Email Security Appliance Firmware	9.7.1-066

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98969Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038635Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98969Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038635Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-6671?

CVE-2017-6671 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the email message scanning of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass configured filters on the dev...

How severe is CVE-2017-6671?

CVE-2017-6671 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-2017-6671?

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