CVE-2026-20103: High severity Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Remote Access SSL VPN functionality of Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to exhaust device memory resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition to new Remote Access SSL VPN connections. This does not affect the management interface, though it may become temporarily unresponsive. This vulnerability is due to trusting user input without validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted packets to the Remote Access SSL VPN server. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device web interface to stop responding, resulting in a DoS condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-20103?
CVE-2026-20103 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20103?
To mitigate CVE-2026-20103, upgrade to the latest version of Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Software or Secure Firewall FTD Software.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-20103?
CVE-2026-20103 affects users of Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Software.
What could an attacker achieve with CVE-2026-20103?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2026-20103 to exhaust device memory, resulting in a denial of service for affected Cisco devices.
Is CVE-2026-20103 being actively exploited?
As of now, there are no known active exploits for CVE-2026-20103, but vigilance is advised.