cisco-sa-esa-afw-bGG2UsjH: Cisco Secure Email Gateway Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability

Published Jul 17, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the content scanning and message filtering features of Cisco Secure Email Gateway could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the underlying operating system.This vulnerability is due to improper handling of email attachments when

Affected Software

1 affected component
cisco Secure Email Gateway

Event History

Jul 17, 2024
Advisory Published
via Cisco·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Cisco·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-esa-afw-bGG2UsjH?

The severity of cisco-sa-esa-afw-bGG2UsjH is classified as high due to the potential for unauthenticated remote file overwrites.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-esa-afw-bGG2UsjH?

To fix cisco-sa-esa-afw-bGG2UsjH, you should apply the latest patch provided by Cisco for the Secure Email Gateway.

3

What systems are affected by cisco-sa-esa-afw-bGG2UsjH?

cisco-sa-esa-afw-bGG2UsjH affects the Cisco Secure Email Gateway running AsyncOS.

4

Can cisco-sa-esa-afw-bGG2UsjH be exploited remotely?

Yes, cisco-sa-esa-afw-bGG2UsjH can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers.

5

What type of attack is associated with cisco-sa-esa-afw-bGG2UsjH?

cisco-sa-esa-afw-bGG2UsjH is associated with file overwrite attacks that could compromise the underlying operating system.

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