CVE-2008-3817
First published: Thu Oct 23 2008(Updated: )
Memory leak in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 Series and PIX Security Appliances 8.0 before 8.0(4) and 8.1 before 8.1(2) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an unspecified sequence of packets, related to the "initialization code for the hardware crypto accelerator."
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500 | ||
| Cisco PIX 506E | =8.0 | |
| Cisco PIX 506E | =8.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31865
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080a183ba.shtml
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021088
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32392
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2899
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46027
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5597
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3817?
CVE-2008-3817 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3817?
To fix CVE-2008-3817, upgrade your Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance or PIX Security Appliance to versions 8.0(4) or 8.1(2) or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-3817?
CVE-2008-3817 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances 5500 Series and PIX Security Appliances running versions before 8.0(4) and 8.1(2).
What are the consequences of CVE-2008-3817?
The consequences of CVE-2008-3817 include potential denial of service due to remote attackers triggering memory leaks.
Is there a temporary workaround for CVE-2008-3817?
As a temporary workaround for CVE-2008-3817, you may implement traffic filtering to mitigate the impact of the vulnerability until a patch is applied.
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