CVE-2019-1945: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Smart Tunnel Vulnerabilities
First published: Wed Aug 07 2019(Updated: )
Multiple vulnerabilities in the smart tunnel functionality of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to the root user or load a malicious library file while the tunnel is being established. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this security advisory.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | <9.4.4.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1945?
CVE-2019-1945 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that could allow privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1945?
To mitigate CVE-2019-1945, update Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software to version 9.4.4.37 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-1945?
CVE-2019-1945 affects users of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software versions prior to 9.4.4.37.
Can CVE-2019-1945 allow remote access?
CVE-2019-1945 allows authenticated local attackers to potentially escalate privileges but does not enable remote access by itself.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2019-1945 facilitate?
CVE-2019-1945 can allow attackers to gain root user privileges or load malicious library files during the establishment of a smart tunnel.
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