Vulnerability Description
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software before 8.2(3) do not properly handle Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) connection failures, which allows remote OCSP responders to cause a denial of service (TCP socket exhaustion) by rejecting connection attempts, aka Bug ID CSCsz36816.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | <= 8.2\(2\) |
| Cisco | 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance | All versions |
| Cisco | Asa 5500 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42931
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa82/release/notes/asarn82.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45767
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024963
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64605
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42931
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa82/release/notes/asarn82.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45767
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024963
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64605
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4679?
CVE-2010-4679 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software before 8.2(3) do not properly handle Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) connection failures, which allows remote OCSP ...
How severe is CVE-2010-4679?
CVE-2010-4679 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4679?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software, Cisco 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance, Cisco Asa 5500.