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Cisco ASA Management Interface XML Parser DoS Vulnerability
Information
Severity
Severity
Medium
Family
Family
CISCO
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
6.8
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
8 years ago
Modified
Modified
5 years ago
Summary
A vulnerability in the XML parser of the management interface of Cisco ASA may lead to a denial of service.
Insight
Insight
The vulnerability is due to insufficient hardening of the XML parser code. Cisco ASA may process a crafted XML file if the file is passed through the management interface or when performing activities with the auto update server AUS. In all cases a valid authentication on the device or a valid AUS server would need to be used in order to provide an XML file.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Apply the appropriate updates from Cisco.