Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Cisco Email Security Appliance and Web Security Appliance
CVE-2016-1411

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Cisco
Status
Cisco AsyncOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 December 2016

What is CVE-2016-1411?

A flaw exists in the update functionality of Cisco AsyncOS Software used in Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) and Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to impersonate the update server. This may lead to unauthorized access, allowing attackers to execute malicious updates or code. Several versions are affected, and it is crucial for users to apply the recommended fixes available in the newer releases.

Affected Version(s)

Cisco AsyncOS Cisco AsyncOS

References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecu...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94791
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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