CVE-2015-0605: Medium severity Cisco AsyncOS vulnerability

Published Feb 7, 2015
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Updated

The uuencode inspection engine in Cisco AsyncOS on Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) devices 8.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass intended content restrictions via a crafted e-mail attachment with uuencode encoding, aka Bug ID CSCzv54343.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco AsyncOS<=8.5
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware

Event History

Feb 7, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0605?

CVE-2015-0605 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-0605?

To fix CVE-2015-0605, upgrade the Cisco Email Security Appliance to a version later than 8.5.

3

What does CVE-2015-0605 exploit?

CVE-2015-0605 exploits the uuencode inspection engine in Cisco AsyncOS, allowing attackers to bypass content restrictions.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0605?

CVE-2015-0605 affects Cisco AsyncOS versions 8.5 and earlier.

5

Can CVE-2015-0605 impact email security?

Yes, CVE-2015-0605 can compromise email security by allowing malicious attachments to bypass security checks.

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