CVE-2012-0335: Medium severity cisco adaptive security appliance software vulnerability

Published May 2, 2012
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Updated

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software 7.2 through 8.4 do not properly perform proxy authentication during attempts to cut through a firewall, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a connection attempt, aka Bug ID CSCtx42746.

Affected Software

46 affected components
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2
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\(2.18\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.19\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(2.48\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(3\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(4\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2\(5\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2.4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=7.2.5
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2\(1\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2\(2\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2\(3\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2\(3.9\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2\(4\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2\(4.1\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2\(4.4\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2\(5\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2.2-interim
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.2.3
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.3\(1\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.3\(2\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.3.1
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.3.1-interim
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.3.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4\(1\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4\(1.11\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4\(2\)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=8.4\(2.11\)
cisco 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance

Event History

May 2, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0335?

CVE-2012-0335 has a moderate severity level, allowing potential unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-0335?

To fix CVE-2012-0335, upgrade your Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software to a version later than 8.4.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2012-0335?

CVE-2012-0335 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices running software versions from 7.2 through 8.4.

4

What is the risk associated with CVE-2012-0335?

The risk associated with CVE-2012-0335 includes the potential for remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-0335?

There are no publicly documented workarounds for CVE-2012-0335; the recommended action is to apply the appropriate software update.

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