CWE
532
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-esa-sma-log-YxQ6g2kG: Cisco Email Security Appliance and Cisco Content Security Management Appliance Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Wed Aug 05 2020(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco AsyncOS for Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) and Cisco AsyncOS for Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to excessive verbosity in certain log subscriptions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing specific log files on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain sensitive log data, which may include user credentials. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need to have valid credentials at the operator level or higher on the affected device. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-esa-sma-log-YxQ6g2kG

Credit: This vulnerability was found during the resolution a Cisco TAC support case

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Email Security Appliance Firmware
Cisco Content Security Management Virtual Appliance

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-esa-sma-log-YxQ6g2kG?

    The severity of cisco-sa-esa-sma-log-YxQ6g2kG is classified as high due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-esa-sma-log-YxQ6g2kG?

    To fix cisco-sa-esa-sma-log-YxQ6g2kG, upgrade to the latest available firmware version for Cisco Email Security Appliance or Cisco Content Security Management Appliance.

  • Who is affected by cisco-sa-esa-sma-log-YxQ6g2kG?

    Cisco Email Security Appliance and Cisco Content Security Management Appliance users are affected by cisco-sa-esa-sma-log-YxQ6g2kG.

  • What type of attack does cisco-sa-esa-sma-log-YxQ6g2kG enable?

    cisco-sa-esa-sma-log-YxQ6g2kG enables authenticated remote attackers to access sensitive information on affected devices.

  • When was cisco-sa-esa-sma-log-YxQ6g2kG disclosed?

    cisco-sa-esa-sma-log-YxQ6g2kG was disclosed in a security advisory by Cisco.

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