CVE-2020-26082: Input Validation

Published Aug 4, 2023
·
Updated

A vulnerability in the zip decompression engine of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass content filters that are configured on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of password-protected zip files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious file inside a crafted zip-compressed file to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass configured content filters that would normally drop the email.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Cisco AsyncOS<13.5.2
Cisco Email Security Appliance C170
Cisco Email Security Appliance C190
Cisco Email Security Appliance C380
Cisco Email Security Appliance C390
Cisco Email Security Appliance C680
Cisco Email Security Appliance C690
Cisco Email Security Appliance C690x
All of the following
Cisco AsyncOS<13.5.2
Any of the following
Cisco Email Security Appliance C170
Cisco Email Security Appliance C190
Cisco Email Security Appliance C380
Cisco Email Security Appliance C390
Cisco Email Security Appliance C680
Cisco Email Security Appliance C690
Cisco Email Security Appliance C690x

Event History

Aug 4, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
09:15 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-26082?

CVE-2020-26082 is a vulnerability in the zip decompression engine of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass content filters.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26082?

The severity of CVE-2020-26082 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.8.

3

How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2020-26082?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2020-26082 by sending a specially crafted zip file to the affected device.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-26082?

Yes, Cisco has released software updates to address CVE-2020-26082.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-26082?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-26082 on the Cisco Security Advisory website.

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