CVE-2015-6309
First published: Fri Oct 02 2015(Updated: )
Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) 8.5.6-106 and 9.6.0-042 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (file-descriptor consumption and device reload) via crafted HTTP requests, aka Bug ID CSCuw32211.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware | =9.6.0-042 | |
| Cisco Email Security Appliance | =8.5.6-106 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6309?
CVE-2015-6309 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting Cisco Email Security Appliance.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6309?
To fix CVE-2015-6309, upgrade the Cisco Email Security Appliance to a version that is unaffected by this vulnerability.
What are the affected versions of CVE-2015-6309?
CVE-2015-6309 affects Cisco Email Security Appliance versions 8.5.6-106 and 9.6.0-042.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-6309 enable?
CVE-2015-6309 allows remote authenticated users to perform a denial of service attack by sending crafted HTTP requests.
Is CVE-2015-6309 exploitable without authentication?
No, CVE-2015-6309 requires remote authenticated user access to exploit the vulnerability.
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