cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek: Cisco Secure Web Appliance Content Encoding Filter Bypass Vulnerabilities

Published Oct 5, 2022
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Updated

Multiple vulnerabilities in the scanning engines of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Web Appliance, formerly Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA), could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a configured rule, thereby allowing traffic onto a network that should have been

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Web Appliance

Event History

Oct 5, 2022
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek?

The severity of cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek is classified as high due to the potential for unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass security rules.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek?

To fix cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek, apply the security patches provided by Cisco for the AsyncOS Software.

3

What impact does cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek have on network security?

The impact of cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek includes allowing unauthorized traffic access to the network, which compromises overall security.

4

Is user authentication affected by cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek?

Yes, cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek allows unauthenticated users to exploit vulnerabilities, circumventing authentication mechanisms.

5

What versions of Cisco software are impacted by cisco-sa-wsa-bypass-bwBfugek?

Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Web Appliance is affected, but specific versions should be confirmed in the advisory.

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