Bypass of Email Filtering in Cisco Email Security Appliances
CVE-2016-6462
Key Information:
- Vendor
Cisco
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 19 November 2016
What is CVE-2016-6462?
A vulnerability exists in the email filtering functionality of Cisco AsyncOS Software, which powers Cisco Email Security Appliances. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) filters, particularly those configured to scan incoming email attachments. The vulnerability affects all releases of Cisco AsyncOS Software prior to the designated fixed releases. This poses significant risks as it can enable malicious emails to evade detection and reach end users, potentially compromising organizational security.

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Affected Version(s)
Cisco AsyncOS 9.7.1-066 through 10.0.0-125 Cisco AsyncOS 9.7.1-066 through 10.0.0-125
References
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved