CVE-2007-4786
First published: Mon Sep 10 2007(Updated: )
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) running PIX 7.0 before 7.0.7.1, 7.1 before 7.1.2.61, 7.2 before 7.2.2.34, and 8.0 before 8.0.2.11, when AAA is enabled, composes %ASA-5-111008 messages from the "test aaa" command with cleartext passwords and sends them over the network to a remote syslog server or places them in a local logging buffer, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | >=7.0<7.0.7.1 | |
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | >=7.1<7.1.2.61 | |
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | >=7.2<7.2.2.34 | |
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | >=8.0<8.0.2.11 | |
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | >=7.0<7.0.7.1 | |
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | >=7.1<7.1.2.61 | |
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | >=7.2<7.2.2.34 | |
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | >=8.0<8.0.2.11 |
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Reference Links
- http://tools.cisco.com/Support/BugToolKit/search/getBugDetails.do?method=fetchBugDetails&bugId=CSCsj72903
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MIMG-74ZK93
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/563673
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25548
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26677
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018660
- http://osvdb.org/37499
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3076
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36473
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4786?
CVE-2007-4786 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of cleartext passwords over the network.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4786?
To fix CVE-2007-4786, upgrade your Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance software to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically to 7.0.7.1 or higher, 7.1.2.61 or higher, 7.2.2.34 or higher, or 8.0.2.11 or higher.
What versions of Cisco ASA are affected by CVE-2007-4786?
CVE-2007-4786 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance versions running PIX 7.0 before 7.0.7.1, 7.1 before 7.1.2.61, 7.2 before 7.2.2.34, and 8.0 before 8.0.2.11.
What type of information is exposed in CVE-2007-4786?
CVE-2007-4786 exposes cleartext passwords through %ASA-5-111008 messages sent over the network.
Is CVE-2007-4786 related to remote access?
Yes, CVE-2007-4786 is related to remote access as it involves the transmission of authentication messages to a remote syslog server.
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