CVE-2015-4184

Name: CVE-2015-4184
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-06-13T10:59:00.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4184 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The anti-spam scanner on Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) devices 3.3.1-09, 7.5.1-gpl-022, and 8.5.6-074 allows remote attackers to bypass intended e-mail restrictions via a malformed DNS SPF record, aka Bug IDs CSCuu35853 and CSCuu37733.. EPSS estimates a 3.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The anti-spam scanner on Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) devices 3.3.1-09, 7.5.1-gpl-022, and 8.5.6-074 allows remote attackers to bypass intended e-mail restrictions via a malformed DNS SPF record, aka Bug IDs CSCuu35853 and CSCuu37733.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.49%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	3.331-09
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	7.5.1-gpl-022
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	8.5.6-074

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39339Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75181Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032582Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39339Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75181Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032582Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4184?

How severe is CVE-2015-4184?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4184 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4184?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST