SB2016092305 - Security restrictions bypass in Cisco Email Security Appliance



SB2016092305 - Security restrictions bypass in Cisco Email Security Appliance

Published: September 23, 2016 Updated: April 5, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2016092305
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6406)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to obtain the target system with root privileges.
The weakness exists due to improper access control. By accessing internal testing and debugging interface attacker can get access to the vulnerable system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability will allow a malicious user to gain access to the vulnerable system with root privileges.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.