CVE-2016-1315

Name: CVE-2016-1315
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-12T01:59:02.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1315 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The proxy engine in Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), when used with Email Security Appliance (ESA) 9.5.0-201, 9.6.0-051, and 9.7.0-125, allows remote attackers to bypass intended content restrictions via a malformed e-mail message containing an encoded file, aka Bug ID CSCux45338.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The proxy engine in Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), when used with Email Security Appliance (ESA) 9.5.0-201, 9.6.0-051, and 9.7.0-125, allows remote attackers to bypass intended content restrictions via a malformed e-mail message containing an encoded file, aka Bug ID CSCux45338.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.43%

69.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Email Security Appliance Firmeware	9.1.0-032
Cisco	Email Security Appliance Firmeware	9.5.0-201
Cisco	Email Security Appliance Firmeware	9.6.0-051
Cisco	Email Security Appliance Firmeware	9.7.0-125
Cisco	Email Security Appliance Firmeware	9.7.0-782

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160211-esaampVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035008Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160211-esaampVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035008Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1315?

How severe is CVE-2016-1315?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1315 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1315?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-1315?

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Source: NVD / NIST