CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-2057

First published: Wed Jun 04 2008(Updated: )

The Instant Messenger (IM) inspection engine in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco PIX security appliance 7.2.x before 7.2(4), 8.0.x before 8.0(3)10, and 8.1.x before 8.1(1)2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco PIX 506E=7.2
Cisco PIX 506E=8.0
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.0
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.0
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2057?

    CVE-2008-2057 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2057?

    To fix CVE-2008-2057, upgrade Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance and Cisco PIX Software to the latest versions that contain the security patch.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-2057?

    CVE-2008-2057 affects users of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance and Cisco PIX security appliance versions 7.2.x before 7.2(4), 8.0.x before 8.0(3)10, and 8.1.x before 8.1(1)2.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2008-2057?

    CVE-2008-2057 is associated with remote denial of service attacks via specially crafted packets.

  • Is there any workaround for CVE-2008-2057?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2008-2057, so applying the recommended software updates is essential.

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