CVE-2014-8016
First published: Fri Dec 19 2014(Updated: )
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.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Email Security Appliance |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8016?
CVE-2014-8016 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8016?
To fix CVE-2014-8016, updating the Cisco IronPort Email Security Appliance to the latest version is recommended.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8016?
CVE-2014-8016 affects the Cisco IronPort Email Security Appliances.
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-8016 enable?
CVE-2014-8016 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack through long Subject headers in email messages.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-8016?
There is no officially documented workaround for CVE-2014-8016; applying the latest updates is the primary mitigation.
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