cisco-sa-asaftd-ravpn-auth-8LyfCkeC: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software and Firepower Threat Defense Software Remote Access VPN Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

Published Sep 6, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability in the remote access VPN feature of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a brute force attack in an attempt to identify valid username and password

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software

Event History

Sep 6, 2023
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-asaftd-ravpn-auth-8LyfCkeC?

The severity of cisco-sa-asaftd-ravpn-auth-8LyfCkeC is rated as high due to the potential for unauthorized access through brute force attacks.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-asaftd-ravpn-auth-8LyfCkeC?

To fix cisco-sa-asaftd-ravpn-auth-8LyfCkeC, Cisco recommends applying the latest software updates and implementing strong password policies.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-asaftd-ravpn-auth-8LyfCkeC?

The vulnerability in cisco-sa-asaftd-ravpn-auth-8LyfCkeC affects users of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance and Firepower Threat Defense Software.

4

What type of attacks can cisco-sa-asaftd-ravpn-auth-8LyfCkeC enable?

cisco-sa-asaftd-ravpn-auth-8LyfCkeC can enable unauthenticated, remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks on VPN credentials.

5

Is there a workaround for cisco-sa-asaftd-ravpn-auth-8LyfCkeC?

There are no specific workarounds for cisco-sa-asaftd-ravpn-auth-8LyfCkeC other than updating the software and enforcing secure practices.

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