CVE-2018-0419

A vulnerability in certain attachment detection mechanisms of Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the filtering functionality of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to the improper detection of content within executable (EXE) files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a customized EXE file that is not recognized and blocked by the ESA. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to send email messages that contain malicious executable files to unsuspecting users. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh03786.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:email_security_appliance:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:38

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105112 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105112 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041531 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041531 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180815-esa-file-bypass - Vendor Advisory () https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180815-esa-file-bypass - Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2018-08-15 20:29

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:38


NVD link : CVE-2018-0419

Mitre link : CVE-2018-0419

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-0419


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Products Affected

cisco

  • email_security_appliance
CWE
CWE-20

Improper Input Validation