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Cisco email security appliances vulnerable to root access exploit

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A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Cisco's email security appliances, allowing attackers to gain root access through a specially crafted email. The flaw is already being actively exploited in the wild, and Cisco has issued a warning that successful attackers may be able to conceal their presence within the compromised systems. AI

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Cisco email security appliances vulnerable to root access exploit

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Cisco email security boxes can be rooted by... an email

    Attackers already exploiting the critical flaw, and Cisco warns they may be able to cover their tracks once they're in

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