Proxy Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances

CVE-2012-0335

Summary

The Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 5500 series devices, running software versions from 7.2 to 8.4, are susceptible to a proxy authentication bypass vulnerability. This issue occurs due to the improper handling of proxy authentication during attempts to traverse the firewall. As a result, remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information through a connection attempt. This poses a significant risk to network security and data integrity, allowing potential data breaches and exposure of confidential information.

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