medium
4.3
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-1160

First published: Thu Apr 09 2009(Updated: )

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 Series and PIX Security Appliances 7.0 before 7.0(8)1, 7.1 before 7.1(2)74, 7.2 before 7.2(4)9, and 8.0 before 8.0(4)5 do not properly implement the implicit deny statement, which might allow remote attackers to successfully send packets that bypass intended access restrictions, aka Bug ID CSCsq91277.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco PIX Firewall=7.0
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500=8.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500=7.0
Cisco PIX Firewall=8.0
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500=7.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500=7.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500=8.0
Cisco PIX Firewall=7.2
Cisco PIX Firewall=7.1

Remedy

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080a994f6.shtml

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1160?

    CVE-2009-1160 is rated as high severity due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass security restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1160?

    To fix CVE-2009-1160, upgrade your Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance or PIX Firewall to the latest versions that include the necessary security patches.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2009-1160?

    CVE-2009-1160 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances 5500 Series and PIX Security Appliances running versions prior to specified patches.

  • What impact does CVE-2009-1160 have on security?

    CVE-2009-1160 can allow unauthorized access to a network, compromising the security of affected devices and the network they protect.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-1160?

    While the recommended solution is to update the firmware, temporarily limiting access to vulnerable devices can serve as a workaround until they are patched.

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