7.5
CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1315

First published: Fri Feb 12 2016(Updated: )

The proxy engine in Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), when used with Email Security Appliance (ESA) 9.5.0-201, 9.6.0-051, and 9.7.0-125, allows remote attackers to bypass intended content restrictions via a malformed e-mail message containing an encoded file, aka Bug ID CSCux45338.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=9.1.0-032
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=9.5.0-201
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=9.6.0-051
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=9.7.0-125
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware=9.7.0-782

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1315?

    CVE-2016-1315 has a medium severity rating, allowing remote attackers to bypass content restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1315?

    To fix CVE-2016-1315, update your Cisco Email Security Appliance firmware to a version higher than the affected releases.

  • Which versions are vulnerable to CVE-2016-1315?

    CVE-2016-1315 affects Cisco Email Security Appliance firmware versions 9.5.0-201, 9.6.0-051, and 9.7.0-125.

  • What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2016-1315?

    CVE-2016-1315 allows attackers to execute a bypass of intended content restrictions through malformed email messages.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-1315?

    Organizations using the specified versions of Cisco Email Security Appliance firmware are at risk due to CVE-2016-1315.

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