7.8
CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-1159

First published: Thu Apr 09 2009(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 Series and PIX Security Appliances 7.2 before 7.2(4)26, 8.0 before 8.0(4)22, and 8.1 before 8.1(2)12, when SQL*Net inspection is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traceback and device reload) via a series of SQL*Net packets.

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-2009-1159?

    CVE-2009-1159 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service on affected devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1159?

    To mitigate CVE-2009-1159, upgrade your Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances and PIX Security Appliances to the recommended version provided in vendor advisories.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2009-1159?

    CVE-2009-1159 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500 Series and PIX Security Appliances running specific versions of their software.

  • Can CVE-2009-1159 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-1159 can be exploited remotely by attackers when SQL*Net inspection is enabled.

  • What impact does CVE-2009-1159 have on the system?

    CVE-2009-1159 can cause a traceback and reload of affected devices, effectively leading to a denial of service.

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