CVE-2020-27124: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software SSL/TLS Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the SSL/TLS handler of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the affected device to reload unexpectedly, leading to a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to improper error handling on established SSL/TLS connections. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by establishing an SSL/TLS connection with the affected device and then sending a malicious SSL/TLS message within that connection. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload.Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.13.1.12
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.13.1.13
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software=9.14.1.10

Event History

Nov 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27124?

The severity of CVE-2020-27124 is high due to its potential to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-27124?

To fix CVE-2020-27124, you should apply the latest firmware or security updates recommended by Cisco for Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software.

3

What impact does CVE-2020-27124 have on Cisco ASA devices?

CVE-2020-27124 can lead to unexpected device reloads, resulting in a denial of service and loss of accessibility to network resources.

4

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-27124?

No, authentication is not required, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit CVE-2020-27124.

5

What versions of Cisco ASA are affected by CVE-2020-27124?

CVE-2020-27124 affects various versions of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software, and users should check the specific advisories from Cisco for details.

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