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CVE-2016-6406

UnknownEPSS 3.57%

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CVE-2016-6406 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco IronPort AsyncOS 9.1.2-023, 9.1.2-028, 9.1.2-036, 9.7.2-046, 9.7.2-047, 9.7.2-054, 10.0.0-124, and 10.0.0-125 on Email Security Appliance (ESA) devices, when Enrollment Client before 1.0.2-065 is installed, allows remote attackers to obtain root access via a connection to the testing/debugging interface, aka Bug ID CSCvb26017.. EPSS estimates a 3.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco IronPort AsyncOS 9.1.2-023, 9.1.2-028, 9.1.2-036, 9.7.2-046, 9.7.2-047, 9.7.2-054, 10.0.0-124, and 10.0.0-125 on Email Security Appliance (ESA) devices, when Enrollment Client before 1.0.2-065 is installed, allows remote attackers to obtain root access via a connection to the testing/debugging interface, aka Bug ID CSCvb26017.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.57%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoEmail Security Appliance Firmware9.1.2-023
CiscoEmail Security Appliance Firmware9.1.2-028
CiscoEmail Security Appliance Firmware9.1.2-036
CiscoEmail Security Appliance Firmware9.7.2-046
CiscoEmail Security Appliance Firmware9.7.2-047
CiscoEmail Security Appliance Firmware9.7.2-054
CiscoEmail Security Appliance Firmware10.0.0-124
CiscoEmail Security Appliance Firmware10.0.0-125

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6406?
Cisco IronPort AsyncOS 9.1.2-023, 9.1.2-028, 9.1.2-036, 9.7.2-046, 9.7.2-047, 9.7.2-054, 10.0.0-124, and 10.0.0-125 on Email Security Appliance (ESA) devices, when Enrollment Client before 1.0.2-065 is installed, allows remote attackers to obtain root access via a connection to the testing/debugging interface, aka Bug ID CSCvb26017.
How severe is CVE-2016-6406?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6406 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6406?
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