Cisco Security Advisory
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A vulnerability in the web framework of Cisco AsyncOS could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web interface on the affected system.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of several parameters in the IronPort Spam Quarantine web page. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to access a malicious link.
Cisco has confirmed the vulnerability in a security notice and released software updates.
To exploit the vulnerability, the attacker may provide a link that directs a user to a malicious site and use misleading language or instructions to persuade the user to follow the link.
Cisco indicates through the CVSS score that functional exploit code exists; however, the code is not known to be publicly available.
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Vulnerable Products
Cisco AsyncOS Software running on the following Cisco products is affected:
- Cisco Email Security Appliance versions 7.1, 7.3 ,7.5, 7.6, 7.8
- Cisco Content Security Management Appliance versions 7.2, 7.7, 7.8 ,7.9, 8.0, 8.1
Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by these vulnerabilities.
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Administrators are advised to contact the vendor regarding future updates and releases.
Users should verify that unsolicited links are safe to follow.
For additional information about XSS attacks and the methods used to exploit these vulnerabilities, see the Cisco Applied Mitigation Bulletin Understanding Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Threat Vectors.
Administrators are advised to monitor affected systems.
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Cisco customers with active contracts can obtain updates through the Software Center at the following link: Cisco. Cisco customers without contracts can obtain upgrades by contacting the Cisco Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-553-2447 or 1-408-526-7209 or via email at tac@cisco.com.
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The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.
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To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.
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Show LessVersion Description Section Status Date 1.0 Initial Release NA Final 2015-Jan-14
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