CVE-2017-3800

Name: CVE-2017-3800
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-26T07:59:00.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-3800 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the content scanning engine of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass configured message or content filters on the device. Affected Products: This vulnerability affects all releases prior to the first fixed release of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances, both virtual and hardware appliances, if the software is configured to apply a message filter or content filter to incoming email attachments. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the content scanning engine of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass configured message or content filters on the device. Affected Products: This vulnerability affects all releases prior to the first fixed release of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances, both virtual and hardware appliances, if the software is configured to apply a message filter or content filter to incoming email attachments. The vulnerability is not limited to any specific rules or actions for a message filter or content filter. More Information: CSCuz16076. Known Affected Releases: 9.7.1-066 9.7.1-HP2-207 9.8.5-085. Known Fixed Releases: 10.0.1-083 10.0.1-087.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.52%

71.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	9.7.1-066
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	9.7.1-hp2-207
Cisco	Email Security Appliance	9.8.5-085

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95637Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037656
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170118-esaVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95637Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037656
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170118-esaVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3800?

How severe is CVE-2017-3800?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-3800 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3800?

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