CVE-2016-1461

7.5 HIGH

Published: August 01, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Cisco AsyncOS on Email Security Appliance (ESA) devices through 9.7.0-125 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a crafted attachment in an e-mail message, aka Bug ID CSCuz14932.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160727-esa

Source: psirt@cisco.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92155

Source: psirt@cisco.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036470

Source: psirt@cisco.com

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160727-esa

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92155

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036470

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.4%

82th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

cisco

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