CVE-2015-4236: Medium severity cisco email security appliance firmware vulnerability

Published Jul 10, 2015
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Updated

Cisco AsyncOS on Email Security Appliance (ESA) devices with software 8.5.6-073, 8.5.6-074, and 9.0.0-461, when clustering is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (clustering and SSH outage) via a packet flood, aka Bug IDs CSCur13704 and CSCuq05636.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Cisco Email Security Appliance=8.5.6-074
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=8.5.6-073
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=9.0.0-461

Event History

Jul 10, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4236?

The severity of CVE-2015-4236 is rated as critical due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4236?

To fix CVE-2015-4236, upgrade the Cisco AsyncOS on Email Security Appliance to a version that is not affected, such as those released after the identified versions.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2015-4236?

CVE-2015-4236 affects Cisco AsyncOS on Email Security Appliance devices running versions 8.5.6-073, 8.5.6-074, and 9.0.0-461.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2015-4236 allow?

CVE-2015-4236 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack through a packet flood.

5

Is clustering affected by CVE-2015-4236?

Yes, CVE-2015-4236 impacts clustering functionality on the affected Cisco Email Security Appliance devices.

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