cisco-sa-asa-asdm-sig-NPKvwDjm: Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager and Adaptive Security Appliance Software Client-side Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the packaging of Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) images and the validation of those images by Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with administrative privileges to upload an ASDM image that contains malicious code to a device that is running Cisco ASA Software. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of the authenticity of an ASDM image during its installation on a device that is running Cisco ASA Software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by installing a crafted ASDM image on the device that is running Cisco ASA Software and then waiting for a targeted user to access that device using ASDM. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the machine of the targeted user with the privileges of that user on that machine. Notes: Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-asa-asdm-sig-NPKvwDjm
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What is the severity of cisco-sa-asa-asdm-sig-NPKvwDjm?
The severity of cisco-sa-asa-asdm-sig-NPKvwDjm is considered high due to the potential for authenticated remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability.
How do I fix cisco-sa-asa-asdm-sig-NPKvwDjm?
To fix cisco-sa-asa-asdm-sig-NPKvwDjm, upgrade to the latest versions of the Cisco ASA and ASDM software as specified in the advisory.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-asa-asdm-sig-NPKvwDjm?
Cisco ASA devices running versions 9.17.1.13 and earlier as well as ASDM versions 7.18 and earlier are affected by cisco-sa-asa-asdm-sig-NPKvwDjm.
What is the impact of cisco-sa-asa-asdm-sig-NPKvwDjm?
The impact of cisco-sa-asa-asdm-sig-NPKvwDjm allows an authenticated attacker to upload a malicious ASDM image that could compromise the security of the device.
Is authentication required to exploit cisco-sa-asa-asdm-sig-NPKvwDjm?
Yes, authentication is required to exploit the cisco-sa-asa-asdm-sig-NPKvwDjm vulnerability.