CVE-2016-6406
First published: Thu Sep 22 2016(Updated: )
Cisco IronPort AsyncOS 9.1.2-023, 9.1.2-028, 9.1.2-036, 9.7.2-046, 9.7.2-047, 9.7.2-054, 10.0.0-124, and 10.0.0-125 on Email Security Appliance (ESA) devices, when Enrollment Client before 1.0.2-065 is installed, allows remote attackers to obtain root access via a connection to the testing/debugging interface, aka Bug ID CSCvb26017.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances | =9.1.2-023 | |
| Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances | =9.1.2-028 | |
| Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances | =9.1.2-036 | |
| Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances | =9.7.2-046 | |
| Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances | =9.7.2-047 | |
| Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances | =9.7.2-054 | |
| Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances | =10.0.0-124 | |
| Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances | =10.0.0-125 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6406?
CVE-2016-6406 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to gain root access.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6406?
To fix CVE-2016-6406, upgrade the Cisco Email Security Appliance to a version that is 1.0.2-065 or later for the Enrollment Client.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-6406?
CVE-2016-6406 affects Cisco Email Security Appliance devices running specific AsyncOS versions listed in the vulnerability details.
Can CVE-2016-6406 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6406 can be exploited remotely by attackers who establish a connection to the affected devices.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-6406?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-6406 include unauthorized access and control over the affected Cisco Email Security Appliances.
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- canonical/cisco asyncos software for cisco email security appliances
- version/cisco asyncos software for cisco email security appliances/9.1.2-023
- version/cisco asyncos software for cisco email security appliances/9.1.2-028
- version/cisco asyncos software for cisco email security appliances/9.1.2-036
- version/cisco asyncos software for cisco email security appliances/9.7.2-046
- version/cisco asyncos software for cisco email security appliances/9.7.2-047
- version/cisco asyncos software for cisco email security appliances/9.7.2-054
- version/cisco asyncos software for cisco email security appliances/10.0.0-124
- version/cisco asyncos software for cisco email security appliances/10.0.0-125