CVE-2023-31488: Critical severity cisco email security appliance vulnerability

Published Jan 10, 2024
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Updated

Hyland Perceptive Filters releases before 2023-12-08 (e.g., 11.4.0.2647), as used in Cisco IronPort Email Security Appliance Software, Cisco Secure Email Gateway, and various non-Cisco products, allow attackers to trigger a segmentation fault and execute arbitrary code via a crafted document.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Cisco IronPort Email Security Appliance
All of the following
Cisco Secure Email Gateway Firmware
Cisco Secure Email Gateway

Event History

Jan 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-31488?

CVE-2023-31488 has been assessed with high severity due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-31488?

To fix CVE-2023-31488, upgrade to the latest version of Hyland Perceptive Filters or the affected Cisco products as outlined in the vendor notice.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31488?

CVE-2023-31488 affects Cisco IronPort Email Security Appliance Software, Cisco Secure Email Gateway, and other non-Cisco products that utilize Hyland Perceptive Filters before version 2023-12-08.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2023-31488 enable?

CVE-2023-31488 enables remote attackers to trigger a segmentation fault and potentially execute arbitrary code via specially crafted documents.

5

When was CVE-2023-31488 disclosed?

CVE-2023-31488 was disclosed in late 2023, with implications for software versions released before December 8, 2023.

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