Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw can let a remote attacker crash and reload affected Cisco ASA or PIX firewall appliances by sending a crafted TLS packet to a device interface. The business impact is service interruption on a network security gateway. Sources do not provide CVSS, CWE, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is limited to organizations still operating Cisco ASA or PIX appliances on the listed 8.0.x or 8.1.x releases with TLS reachable on a device interface. Treat as urgent where affected firewalls protect production or internet-facing services. The issue is old, but legacy appliances can remain in service and a reload can interrupt connectivity and security enforcement. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Cisco ASA or PIX releases to the fixed versions or later.; Review the Cisco advisory for any vendor-supported interim workaround.; Prioritize internet-facing or business-critical firewall appliances first..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- cisco-pix-asa-tls-dos(42836)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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