CVE-2011-2060: The platform-sw component on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software 8.2...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue can make certain Cisco ASA 5500 firewalls reload when a local user sets an interface description containing non-ASCII characters. The business risk is service disruption on a perimeter security device, not data theft. The public bundle does not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy Cisco ASA 5500 environments still running ASA 8.2 before 8.2(5.3), 8.3 before 8.3(2.20), or 8.4 before 8.4(2.1). The source bundle has incomplete product metadata, so asset validation is required. Treat this as a legacy firewall resilience issue. Prioritize remediation where affected ASA devices protect critical sites, internet edges, VPN access, or regulated environments, especially if many users can make local configuration changes. Mitigation focus: Check Cisco guidance and ASA release notes for the applicable fixed train.; Upgrade affected ASA 8.2, 8.3, or 8.4 systems to fixed or supported releases.; Restrict administrative access to trusted users only..

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Jun 27, 2026, 17:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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