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CVE-2007-0959: Cisco PIX 500 and ASA 5500 Series Security Appliances 7.2.2, when configured to inspect certain TCP-based p...

Cisco PIX 500 and ASA 5500 Series Security Appliances 7.2.2, when configured to inspect certain TCP-based protocols, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) via malformed TCP packets.

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A malformed TCP packet could force certain Cisco PIX 500 and ASA 5500 appliances running version 7.2.2 to reboot when specific TCP protocol inspection is enabled. The business impact is firewall downtime, not data theft. Exposure depends on legacy appliance presence and inspection configuration. Most likely exposure is legacy Cisco PIX 500 or ASA 5500 deployments still running 7.2.2 with affected TCP inspection enabled. Modern environments are unlikely exposed unless old appliances remain in production, lab, or unmanaged network segments. Treat as a targeted legacy perimeter-risk item. It warrants prompt inventory and remediation if affected appliances still protect business traffic, because a rebooting firewall can interrupt services and degrade security monitoring. Mitigation focus: Check Cisco advisory for fixed software and supported workarounds.; Inventory PIX 500 and ASA 5500 appliances still running 7.2.2.; Review whether TCP protocol inspection is enabled on exposed paths..

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