Vulnerability Description
The ESMTP inspection feature on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software 8.2 through 8.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an unspecified closing sequence, aka Bug ID CSCtt32565.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.2\(1\) |
| Cisco | 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.cisco.com/web/software/283878312/88166/ASA-851-Interim-Release-Notes.
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027008
- http://www.cisco.com/web/software/283878312/88166/ASA-851-Interim-Release-Notes.
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027008
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4006?
CVE-2011-4006 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The ESMTP inspection feature on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software 8.2 through 8.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an...
How severe is CVE-2011-4006?
CVE-2011-4006 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-2011-4006?
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.