Denial of Service Vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances and PIX Security Appliances
CVE-2008-3816

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Cisco
Status
Adaptive Security Appliance 5500 Series
Pix Security Appliance
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 October 2008

Summary

An unspecified vulnerability in Cisco's Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 Series and PIX Security Appliances, specifically versions 7.2(4)9 and 7.2(4)10, allows remote attackers to exploit the devices by sending a specially crafted IPv6 packet. This exploit can lead to a denial of service scenario, causing the affected device to unexpectedly reload, which disrupts network services and may impact overall security. Organizations using these products are urged to review their systems and consider applying any available patches or updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31863
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/...
vdb-entrysignaturex_refsource_OVAL
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021087
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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