CVE-2007-5568: Cisco PIX and ASA appliances with 7.0 through 8.0 software, and Cisco Firewall Services Module (FWSM) 3.1(5...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw can make older Cisco firewall platforms reload when they receive a specially crafted MGCP packet. A reload can interrupt firewall service and network connectivity. The bundle does not provide a CVSS score or current exploit evidence, so urgency depends on whether affected software still exists and can receive MGCP traffic. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running Cisco PIX, early ASA 7.x/8.0, or FWSM 3.1(5) and earlier, especially where MGCP traffic can reach the device. Modern replacements are not identified as affected in the source bundle. Treat as high priority if affected legacy Cisco firewalls remain in production. The business risk is outage of perimeter or segmentation controls, not data theft. If no affected versions remain, priority drops to documentation and asset hygiene. Mitigation focus: Identify any PIX, ASA 7.0-8.0, or FWSM 3.1(5) and earlier assets.; Review the Cisco advisories for fixed releases and vendor-approved workarounds.; Prioritize upgrade or retirement of affected legacy firewall platforms..

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Jun 29, 2026, 02:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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