CVE-2007-5568: Input Validation

Published Oct 18, 2007
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Updated

Cisco PIX and ASA appliances with 7.0 through 8.0 software, and Cisco Firewall Services Module (FWSM) 3.1(5) and earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted MGCP packet, aka CSCsi90468 (appliance) and CSCsi00694 (FWSM).

Affected Software

49 affected components
cisco Firewall Services Module<=3.1\(5\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.0
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.0\(4\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.0\(5\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.0\(5.2\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.0\(6.7\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.0.1.4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.0.4.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.1\(2\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.1\(2.5\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.1\(2.27\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.1\(2.48\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.1\(2.49\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(1\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(1.22\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.7\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.8\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.10\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.14\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.15\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.16\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.17\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.19\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.0
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.0.1.4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.1\(2.48\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.0
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(1\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.0
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.0\(5\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.8\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.14\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.0\(6.7\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.17\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.19\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.1\(2.49\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.15\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.1\(2\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.16\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.10\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.7\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(1.22\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.1\(2.27\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.0\(5.2\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.0.4.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.1\(2.5\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.0\(4\)

Event History

Oct 18, 2007
CVE Published
09:17 PM
Oct 19, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5568?

CVE-2007-5568 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5568?

To remediate CVE-2007-5568, update your Cisco PIX or ASA appliances to a supported version beyond 8.0 software.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2007-5568?

CVE-2007-5568 affects Cisco PIX and ASA appliances running software versions 7.0 through 8.0, as well as the Cisco Firewall Services Module version 3.1(5) and earlier.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2007-5568 enable?

CVE-2007-5568 allows remote attackers to conduct denial of service attacks that result in device reloads.

5

Is CVE-2007-5568 still a concern for current systems?

Yes, CVE-2007-5568 remains a concern if vulnerable versions of the Cisco devices are still in use without appropriate updates.

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