CVE-2019-15971

MediumCVSS 4.3/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 4.3/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-20CWE-345

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Nov 26, 2019
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2019-15971: Medium severity, CVSS 4.3 | Vulnix