CVE-2007-2462: Critical severity cisco PIX vulnerability

Published May 2, 2007
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and PIX 7.2 before 7.2(2)8, when using Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) or Remote Management Access, allows remote attackers to bypass LDAP authentication and gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

6 affected components
cisco PIX<=7.2
cisco PIX=7.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software<=7.2.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software<=7.2.2

Event History

May 2, 2007
CVE Published
10:19 PM
May 3, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2462?

CVE-2007-2462 is considered a high severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass LDAP authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-2462?

To mitigate CVE-2007-2462, upgrade your Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance or PIX to version 7.2(2)8 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2007-2462?

CVE-2007-2462 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance software versions prior to 7.2.2 and Cisco PIX versions 7.2 and 7.1.

4

Can CVE-2007-2462 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-2462 can be exploited remotely through unknown vectors related to L2TP and Remote Management Access.

5

What attack vectors are associated with CVE-2007-2462?

CVE-2007-2462 allows unauthorized remote access but the specific attack vectors have not been disclosed.

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