CWE
772
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-asa-vpn-4gYEWMKg: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance and Firepower Threat Defense Software Remote Access SSL VPN Authentication Targeted Denial of Service Vulnerability

First published: Wed Oct 23 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the login authentication functionality of the Remote Access SSL VPN feature of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to deny further VPN user authentications for

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-asa-vpn-4gYEWMKg?

    The severity of cisco-sa-asa-vpn-4gYEWMKg is considered high due to the potential for unauthenticated remote attackers to disrupt VPN user authentication.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-asa-vpn-4gYEWMKg?

    To fix cisco-sa-asa-vpn-4gYEWMKg, update your Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance or Cisco Firepower Threat Defense software to the latest patched version.

  • Who is affected by cisco-sa-asa-vpn-4gYEWMKg?

    Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense users with the Remote Access SSL VPN feature enabled are affected by cisco-sa-asa-vpn-4gYEWMKg.

  • What type of attack does cisco-sa-asa-vpn-4gYEWMKg facilitate?

    cisco-sa-asa-vpn-4gYEWMKg facilitates denial of further VPN user authentication by unauthorized attackers.

  • Is there a workaround for cisco-sa-asa-vpn-4gYEWMKg?

    Currently, there is no documented workaround for cisco-sa-asa-vpn-4gYEWMKg, so applying the update is the recommended course of action.

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