7.8
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-0959

First published: Fri Feb 16 2007(Updated: )

Cisco PIX 500 and ASA 5500 Series Security Appliances 7.2.2, when configured to inspect certain TCP-based protocols, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) via malformed TCP packets.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco ASA 5500 CSC-SSM=7.2\(2\)
Cisco PIX Firewall=7.2\(2\)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-0959?

    CVE-2007-0959 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service, leading to device reboot.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-0959?

    To fix CVE-2007-0959, upgrade your Cisco PIX or ASA 5500 device to a version higher than 7.2(2) that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What protocols are affected by CVE-2007-0959?

    CVE-2007-0959 affects TCP-based protocols when the Cisco firewalls are configured to inspect them.

  • Can CVE-2007-0959 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2007-0959 can be exploited remotely by sending malformed TCP packets to the affected devices.

  • Which devices are impacted by CVE-2007-0959?

    CVE-2007-0959 specifically affects Cisco PIX 500 and ASA 5500 Series Security Appliances running version 7.2(2).

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