Denial of Service Vulnerability in Cisco ASA and PIX Security Appliances
CVE-2008-2056

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Cisco
Status: Pix Security Appliance; Adaptive Security Appliance; Adaptive Security Appliance Software
Vendor: CVE Published:; 4 June 2008

What is CVE-2008-2056?

The vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and PIX security appliances enables remote attackers to trigger a denial-of-service condition. This is accomplished by sending specially crafted Transport Layer Security (TLS) packets to the device's interface, potentially leading to an unexpected device reload. It is crucial for users of affected versions to apply necessary patches and updates to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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