CVE-2025-20212
First published: Wed Apr 02 2025(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Cisco AnyConnect VPN server of Cisco Meraki MX and Cisco Meraki Z Series devices could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition in the Cisco AnyConnect service on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid VPN user credentials on the affected device. This vulnerability exists because a variable is not initialized when an SSL VPN session is established. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by supplying crafted attributes while establishing an SSL VPN session with an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the Cisco AnyConnect VPN server to restart, resulting in the failure of the established SSL VPN sessions and forcing remote users to initiate a new VPN connection and reauthenticate. A sustained attack could prevent new SSL VPN connections from being established. Note: When the attack traffic stops, the Cisco AnyConnect VPN server recovers without manual intervention.
Credit: psirt@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco AnyConnect Secure | ||
| Cisco Meraki MX | ||
| Cisco Meraki Z Series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-20212?
CVE-2025-20212 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20212?
To mitigate CVE-2025-20212, apply the latest firmware updates provided by Cisco for the affected Meraki devices.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-20212?
CVE-2025-20212 affects Cisco AnyConnect VPN, Cisco Meraki MX, and Cisco Meraki Z Series devices.
Who can exploit CVE-2025-20212?
CVE-2025-20212 can be exploited by authenticated, remote attackers.
What impact does CVE-2025-20212 have on Cisco Meraki devices?
CVE-2025-20212 can lead to a denial of service condition in the Cisco AnyConnect service on affected Cisco Meraki devices.
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