Free and open-source vulnerability scanner
Mageni eases for you the vulnerability scanning, assessment, and management process. It is free and open-source.
Install NowAvailable for macOS, Windows, and Linux
Cisco ASA VPN XML Parser DoS Vulnerability
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
Cisco ASA is prone to a DoS vulnerability in the VPN XML Parser.
Insight
Insight
The vulnerability is due to insufficient hardening of the XML parser configuration. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted XML message to the affected system. This vulnerability affects Cisco ASA appliances configured for Clientless or AnyConnect SSL VPN and AnyConnect IKEv2 VPN. All other VPN configurations are unaffected by this vulnerability.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Version 8.4, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Apply the appropriate updates from Cisco.