How severe is CVE-2016-6463?

This vulnerability has a severity rating of MEDIUM with a CVSS score of 5.3 out of 10.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6463?

This is classified as CWE-20, which is a common weakness in software security.

CVE-2016-6463 - MEDIUM Severity | CVSS 5.3

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the email filtering functionality of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) filters that are configured for an affected device. This vulnerability affects all releases prior to the first fixed release of Cisco AsyncOS Software for both virtual and hardware versions of Cisco Email Security Appliances, if the AMP feature is configured to scan incoming email attachments. More Information: CSCuz85823. Known Affected Releases: 10.0.0-082 9.7.0-125 9.7.1-066. Known Fixed Releases: 10.0.0-203 9.7.2-131.

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