CVE-2009-4918: Input Validation

Published Jun 29, 2010
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Updated

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5580 series devices with software before 8.1(2) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (IKE process hang) via malformed NAT-T packets, aka Bug ID CSCsr74439.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Asa 5580<=8.1\(1\)

Event History

Jun 29, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4918?

CVE-2009-4918 is classified with a moderate severity due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4918?

To fix CVE-2009-4918, upgrade to Cisco ASA software version 8.1(2) or later.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2009-4918?

CVE-2009-4918 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5580 series running software before version 8.1(2).

4

What type of attack does CVE-2009-4918 allow?

CVE-2009-4918 allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service by sending malformed NAT-T packets.

5

What are NAT-T packets in relation to CVE-2009-4918?

NAT-T (Network Address Translation Traversal) packets are used in IPsec IPSec VPN to negotiate a secure tunnel, and malformed packets can exploit this vulnerability.

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