Denial-of-Service Vulnerability in Cisco ASA 5500 Series Devices
CVE-2011-2060

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Cisco
Status
Adaptive Security Appliance Software
5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 October 2011

Summary

A vulnerability in the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series exists due to improper handling of non-ASCII characters in the interface description. This issue allows local users to create a crafted description that can trigger a denial of service, ultimately causing the device to reload without retaining its configuration. The flaw affects various software versions, making it crucial for administrators to ensure their systems are patched against this exploit to maintain security and operational integrity.

References

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa84/releas...
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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