7.8
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-1155

First published: Thu Apr 09 2009(Updated: )

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 Series and PIX Security Appliances 7.1(1) through 7.1(2)82, 7.2 before 7.2(4)27, 8.0 before 8.0(4)25, and 8.1 before 8.1(2)15, when AAA override-account-disable is entered in a general-attributes field, allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and establish a VPN session to an ASA device via unspecified vectors.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500=7.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500=7.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500=8.0
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500=8.1
Cisco PIX Firewall=7.1
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-2009-1155?

    CVE-2009-1155 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass authentication.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1155?

    To fix CVE-2009-1155, upgrade your Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance or PIX Firewall to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically after the specified fixed versions.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2009-1155?

    CVE-2009-1155 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 Series and PIX Security Appliances running specific vulnerable software versions.

  • What happens if I am affected by CVE-2009-1155?

    If affected by CVE-2009-1155, an attacker may exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized access by bypassing authentication mechanisms.

  • Is CVE-2009-1155 exploitable over the internet?

    Yes, CVE-2009-1155 can be exploited remotely, making it critical to patch or mitigate in environments exposed to the internet.

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