CVE-2010-1579: High severity cisco adaptive security appliance software vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2010

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the SunRPC inspection feature on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software 7.2 before 7.2(5), 8.0 before 8.0(5.19), 8.1 before 8.1(2.47), and 8.2 before 8.2(2) and Cisco PIX Security Appliances 500 series devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted SunRPC UDP packets, aka Bug ID CSCtc79922.

Affected Software

42 affected components

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance=7.2\(3\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance=7.2\(4\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance=7.2\(5\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance=8.0\(2\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance=8.0\(3\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance=8.0\(4\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance=8.0\(5\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance=8.1\(1\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance=8.1\(2\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance=8.2\(1\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance=8.2\(2\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(1\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(1.22\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.5\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.7\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.8\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.10\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.14\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.15\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.16\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.17\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.19\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.48\)

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.0

Cisco ASA 5500

Cisco Asa 5505

Cisco Asa 5510

Cisco Asa 5520

Cisco Asa 5540

Cisco Asa 5550

Cisco Asa 5580

Cisco PIX 500

Cisco Pix 501

Cisco Pix 506e

Cisco Pix Firewall 501

Cisco Pix Firewall 506

Cisco PIX Firewall 515

Cisco Pix Firewall 515e

Cisco Pix Firewall 520

Cisco Pix Firewall 525

Cisco Pix Firewall 535

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080b3f12f.shtml

Event History

Aug 6, 2010

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:31 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:31 PM

Description

Aug 9, 2010

Data Sourced

11:58 AM

DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1579?

CVE-2010-1579 has a Medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to disrupt services on affected Cisco devices.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1579?

To resolve CVE-2010-1579, upgrading to the recommended software versions provided by Cisco, specifically versions 7.2(5), 8.0(5.19), 8.1(2.47), or 8.2(2), is necessary.

What devices are affected by CVE-2010-1579?

CVE-2010-1579 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series and PIX Security Appliances 500 series devices.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-1579?

While upgrading is the primary method to mitigate CVE-2010-1579, disabling the SunRPC inspection feature may provide temporary protection.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2010-1579?

The impacts of CVE-2010-1579 could include denial of service or unauthorized access to sensitive information due to exploitation by remote attackers.