VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2019-15971

CVSS score4.3 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.45%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2019-11-26
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Description

A vulnerability in the MP3 detection engine of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass configured content filters on the device. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of certain MP3 file types. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted MP3 file through the targeted device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass configured content filters that would normally drop the email.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
  • CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity

Primary references