CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-0677

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The XML parser in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software before version 8.4(7.28), 8.6(1.17), 9.0(4.33), 9.1(6), 9.2(3.4), and 9.3(3) is vulnerable to an attack that can lead to denial of service via a crafted XML document. This attack can result in VPN outages or device reloads.

Risk Assessment

Organizations using vulnerable versions of ASA software may experience service interruptions in VPN availability, leading to operational disruptions and potential data loss. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to destabilize the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Cisco ASA software to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring system logs for potential attack attempts is advised.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The XML parser in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 8.4 before 8.4(7.28), 8.6 before 8.6(1.17), 9.0 before 9.0(4.33), 9.1 before 9.1(6), 9.2 before 9.2(3.4), and 9.3 before 9.3(3), when Clientless SSL VPN, AnyConnect SSL VPN, or AnyConnect IKEv2 VPN is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (VPN outage or device reload) via a crafted XML document, aka Bug ID CSCus95290.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS