7.8
CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-4914

First published: Tue Jun 29 2010(Updated: )

Memory leak on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5580 series devices with software before 8.1(2) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via Subject Alternative Name fields in an X.509 certificate, aka Bug ID CSCsq17879.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco ASA 5580<=8.1\(1\)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-4914?

    CVE-2009-4914 has a high severity rating as it can lead to a denial of service due to excessive memory consumption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-4914?

    To resolve CVE-2009-4914, upgrade your Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance software to version 8.1(2) or later.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2009-4914?

    CVE-2009-4914 specifically affects Cisco ASA 5580 series devices running software versions before 8.1(2).

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2009-4914 facilitate?

    CVE-2009-4914 enables remote attackers to exploit a memory leak, leading to a denial of service condition.

  • What is the cause of the vulnerability identified as CVE-2009-4914?

    CVE-2009-4914 is caused by improper handling of Subject Alternative Name fields in X.509 certificates.

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