CVE-2017-6607: High severity Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software vulnerability
A vulnerability in the DNS code of Cisco ASA Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to reload or corrupt the information present in the device's local DNS cache. The vulnerability is due to a flaw in handling crafted DNS response messages. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by triggering a DNS request from the Cisco ASA Software and replying with a crafted response. A successful exploit could cause the device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition or corruption of the local DNS cache information. Note: Only traffic directed to the affected device can be used to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability affects Cisco ASA Software configured in routed or transparent firewall mode and single or multiple context mode. This vulnerability can be triggered by IPv4 and IPv6 traffic. This vulnerability affects Cisco ASA Software running on the following products: Cisco ASA 1000V Cloud Firewall, Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances, Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls, Cisco ASA Services Module for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches and Cisco 7600 Series Routers, Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv), Cisco Firepower 9300 ASA Security Module, Cisco ISA 3000 Industrial Security Appliance. Fixed versions: 9.1(7.12) 9.2(4.18) 9.4(3.12) 9.5(3.2) 9.6(2.2). Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb40898.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Cisco ASA Softwareto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.1(7.12) - Upgrade
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Cisco ASA Softwareto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.2(4.18) - Upgrade
Upgrade
Cisco ASA Softwareto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.4(3.12) - Upgrade
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Cisco ASA Softwareto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.5(3.2) - Upgrade
Upgrade
Cisco ASA Softwareto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6(2.2) - Compensating control
Ensure only traffic directed to the affected Cisco ASA device is permitted to reach the device (reduce exposure so remote attackers cannot trigger crafted DNS responses against the ASA).
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6607?
CVE-2017-6607 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized remote attackers to disrupt operations.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6607?
To mitigate CVE-2017-6607, upgrade affected Cisco ASA devices to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2017-6607?
CVE-2017-6607 affects multiple versions of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software, including 9.0.1 through 9.4.3.
Can CVE-2017-6607 cause data loss?
Yes, CVE-2017-6607 can corrupt the information present in the device's local DNS cache, leading to potential data integrity issues.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2017-6607?
No, CVE-2017-6607 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers.