CVE-2015-4278: Input Validation

Published Jul 16, 2015
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Updated

Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) devices with software 8.5.6-106 and 9.5.0-201 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (per-domain e-mail reception outage) by placing malformed DMARC policy data in DNS TXT records for a domain, aka Bug ID CSCuv14806.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=8.5.6-106
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=9.5.0-201

Event History

Jul 16, 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-2015-4278?

CVE-2015-4278 has a medium severity rating, as it can cause a denial of service affecting e-mail reception.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4278?

To fix CVE-2015-4278, upgrade your Cisco Email Security Appliance to a version higher than 9.5.0-201 or 8.5.6-106.

3

What types of attacks does CVE-2015-4278 protect against?

CVE-2015-4278 protects against denial of service attacks aimed at disrupting e-mail reception through malformed DMARC policy data.

4

Which Cisco Email Security Appliance versions are affected by CVE-2015-4278?

CVE-2015-4278 affects Cisco Email Security Appliance software versions 8.5.6-106 and 9.5.0-201.

5

Can CVE-2015-4278 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-4278 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specific malformed DMARC policy data.

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