VAR-201611-0172
Vulnerability from variot - Updated: 2025-04-13 23:22A vulnerability in the email filtering functionality of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) filters that are configured for an affected device. This vulnerability affects all releases prior to the first fixed release of Cisco AsyncOS Software for both virtual and hardware versions of Cisco Email Security Appliances, if the AMP feature is configured to scan incoming email attachments. More Information: CSCuz85823. Known Affected Releases: 10.0.0-082 9.7.0-125 9.7.1-066. Known Fixed Releases: 10.0.0-203 9.7.2-131. The Cisco AsyncOS operating system is designed to enhance the security and performance of Cisco Email Security appliances. Cisco AsyncOS has a security bypass vulnerability that an attacker can use to bypass security restrictions and perform unauthorized operations. This issue is being tracked by Cisco Bug ID CSCuz85823
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