Vulnerability Description
The AAA functionality in the IPv4 SSL VPN implementations on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices, and the ASA Services Module (ASASM) in Cisco Catalyst 6500 series devices, with software 8.2 before 8.2(5.30) and 8.3 before 8.3(2.34) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted authentication response, aka Bug ID CSCtz04566.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 8.2 |
| Cisco | 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance | All versions |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6500 | All versions |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6503-E | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6504-E | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6506-E | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6509-E | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6509-Neb-A | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6509-V-E | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6513 | - |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6513-E | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/86137
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55865
- http://osvdb.org/86137
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55865
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4659?
CVE-2012-4659 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The AAA functionality in the IPv4 SSL VPN implementations on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices, and the ASA Services Module (ASASM) in Cisco Catalyst 6500 series devices, wi...
How severe is CVE-2012-4659?
CVE-2012-4659 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4659?
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 Catalyst 6500, Cisco Catalyst 6503-E, Cisco Catalyst 6504-E.