7.1
CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-2733

First published: Thu Sep 04 2008(Updated: )

Cisco PIX and Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 5500 devices 7.2 before 7.2(4)2, 8.0 before 8.0(3)14, and 8.1 before 8.1(1)4, when configured as a client VPN endpoint, do not properly process IPSec client authentication, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted authentication attempt, aka Bug ID CSCso69942.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500=7.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500=8.0
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500=8.1
Cisco PIX Firewall=7.2
Cisco PIX Firewall=8.0
Cisco PIX Firewall=8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2733?

    CVE-2008-2733 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to device reloads.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2733?

    To fix CVE-2008-2733, upgrade your Cisco PIX or ASA devices to the latest recommended version beyond 7.2(4)2, 8.0(3)14, or 8.1(1)4.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2008-2733?

    CVE-2008-2733 affects Cisco PIX and Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 5500 devices running specific firmware versions.

  • Can CVE-2008-2733 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-2733 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause a denial of service.

  • What impact does CVE-2008-2733 have on network security?

    The impact of CVE-2008-2733 on network security includes potential downtime and disruption of services due to device reloads.

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