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    "acknowledgments": [
      {
        "summary": "This vulnerability was found during the resolution of a Cisco TAC support case."
      }
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    "category": "csaf_security_advisory",
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        "category": "summary",
        "text": "A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco AsyncOS software for Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected device.\r\n\r\nThe vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of requests that are sent to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the interface of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain the IP addresses that are configured on the internal interfaces of the affected device.\r\n\r\nThere is a workaround that addresses this vulnerability.\r\n\r\nThis advisory is available at the following link:\r\nhttps://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-esa-info-disclosure-vMJMMgJ [\"https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-esa-info-disclosure-vMJMMgJ\"]",
        "title": "Summary"
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      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "At the time of publication, this vulnerability affected Cisco ESA software releases 13.5.1 and earlier.\r\n\r\nSee the Details section in the bug ID(s) at the top of this advisory for the most complete and current information.",
        "title": "Vulnerable Products"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "Only products listed in the Vulnerable Products [\"#vp\"] section of this advisory are known to be affected by this vulnerability.",
        "title": "Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable"
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      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "There is a workaround that addresses this vulnerability.\r\n\r\nIn setups that do not involve Network Address Translation (NAT), enabling the Host header protection feature would prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. The following example shows how to use the adminaccessconfig command, followed by the HOSTHEADER operation, to enable the Host header protection feature:\r\n\r\n\r\nmail.example.com\u003e adminaccessconfig\r\n  Choose the operation you want to perform:    - BANNER - Configure login message (banner) for appliance administrator login.  - WELCOME - Configure welcome message (post login message) for appliance administrator login.  - IPACCESS - Configure IP-based access for appliance administrative interface.  - CSRF - Configure web UI Cross-Site Request Forgeries protection.  - XSS - Configure Cross-Site Scripting Attack protection.  - HOSTHEADER - Configure option to use host header in HTTP requests.  - TIMEOUT - Configure GUI and CLI session inactivity timeout.  - MAXHTTPHEADERFIELDSIZE - Configure maximum HTTP header Field size.  - HOW-TOS - Configure How-Tos feature.    []\u003e HOSTHEADER",
        "title": "Workarounds"
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      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "When considering software upgrades [\"https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/resources/security_vulnerability_policy.html#fixes\"], customers are advised to regularly consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the Cisco Security Advisories page [\"https://www.cisco.com/go/psirt\"], to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution.\r\n\r\nIn all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers.\r\n      Fixed Releases\r\nFor information about fixed software releases, see the Details section in the bug ID(s) at the top of this advisory.",
        "title": "Fixed Software"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy [\"https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/resources/security_vulnerability_policy.html\"]. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.",
        "title": "Vulnerability Policy"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "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.",
        "title": "Exploitation and Public Announcements"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "This vulnerability was found during the resolution of a Cisco TAC support case.",
        "title": "Source"
      },
      {
        "category": "legal_disclaimer",
        "text": "THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED ON AN \"AS IS\" BASIS AND DOES NOT IMPLY ANY KIND OF GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. YOUR USE OF THE INFORMATION ON THE DOCUMENT OR MATERIALS LINKED FROM THE DOCUMENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. CISCO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR UPDATE THIS DOCUMENT AT ANY TIME.\r\n\r\nA standalone copy or paraphrase of the text of this document that omits the distribution URL is an uncontrolled copy and may lack important information or contain factual errors. The information in this document is intended for end users of Cisco products.",
        "title": "Legal Disclaimer"
      }
    ],
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      "category": "vendor",
      "contact_details": "Emergency Support:\r\n+1 877 228 7302 (toll-free within North America)\r\n+1 408 525 6532 (International direct-dial)\r\nNon-emergency Support:\r\nEmail: psirt@cisco.com\r\nSupport requests that are received via e-mail are typically acknowledged within 48 hours.",
      "issuing_authority": "Cisco product security incident response is the responsibility of the Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT). The Cisco PSIRT is a dedicated, global team that manages the receipt, investigation, and public reporting of security vulnerability information that is related to Cisco products and networks. The on-call Cisco PSIRT works 24x7 with Cisco customers, independent security researchers, consultants, industry organizations, and other vendors to identify possible security issues with Cisco products and networks.\r\nMore information can be found in Cisco Security Vulnerability Policy available at https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/resources/security_vulnerability_policy.html",
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    "references": [
      {
        "category": "self",
        "summary": "Cisco Email Security Appliance Information Disclosure Vulnerability",
        "url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-esa-info-disclosure-vMJMMgJ"
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      {
        "category": "external",
        "summary": "Cisco Security Vulnerability Policy",
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      {
        "category": "external",
        "summary": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-esa-info-disclosure-vMJMMgJ",
        "url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-esa-info-disclosure-vMJMMgJ"
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      {
        "category": "external",
        "summary": "considering software upgrades",
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        "summary": "Cisco Security Advisories page",
        "url": "https://www.cisco.com/go/psirt"
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      {
        "category": "external",
        "summary": "Security Vulnerability Policy",
        "url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/resources/security_vulnerability_policy.html"
      }
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    "title": "Cisco Email Security Appliance Information Disclosure Vulnerability",
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      "current_release_date": "2020-09-02T16:00:00+00:00",
      "generator": {
        "date": "2022-10-22T03:05:36+00:00",
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          "date": "2020-09-02T15:46:18+00:00",
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          "url": "https://software.cisco.com"
        },
        {
          "category": "workaround",
          "details": "There is a workaround that addresses this vulnerability.\r\n\r\nIn setups that do not involve Network Address Translation (NAT), enabling the Host header protection feature would prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. The following example shows how to use the adminaccessconfig command, followed by the HOSTHEADER operation, to enable the Host header protection feature:\r\n\r\n\r\nmail.example.com\u003e adminaccessconfig\r\n  Choose the operation you want to perform:    - BANNER - Configure login message (banner) for appliance administrator login.  - WELCOME - Configure welcome message (post login message) for appliance administrator login.  - IPACCESS - Configure IP-based access for appliance administrative interface.  - CSRF - Configure web UI Cross-Site Request Forgeries protection.  - XSS - Configure Cross-Site Scripting Attack protection.  - HOSTHEADER - Configure option to use host header in HTTP requests.  - TIMEOUT - Configure GUI and CLI session inactivity timeout.  - MAXHTTPHEADERFIELDSIZE - Configure maximum HTTP header Field size.  - HOW-TOS - Configure How-Tos feature.    []\u003e HOSTHEADER",
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      "title": "Cisco Email Security Appliance Information Disclosure Vulnerability"
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