Vulnerability Description
Multiple vulnerabilities in the Application Layer Protocol Inspection feature of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to trigger a reload of an affected device, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerabilities are due to logical errors during traffic inspection. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a high volume of malicious traffic across an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause a deadlock condition, resulting in a reload of an affected device. These vulnerabilities affect Cisco ASA Software and Cisco FTD Software configured for Application Layer Protocol Inspection running on the following Cisco products: 3000 Series Industrial Security Appliance (ISA), ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances, ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls, ASA Services Module for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches and Cisco 7600 Series Routers, Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv), Firepower 2100 Series Security Appliance, Firepower 4100 Series Security Appliance, Firepower 9300 ASA Security Module, FTD Virtual (FTDv). Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve61540, CSCvh23085, CSCvh95456.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Firepower Threat Defense | >= 6.1.0, <= 6.1.0.7 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | >= 9.6.0.0, < 9.6.4.6 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance | - |
| Cisco | Firepower Threat Defense Virtual | - |
| Cisco | 7604 | - |
| Cisco | 7606-S | - |
| Cisco | 7609-S | - |
| Cisco | 7613-S | - |
| Cisco | Asa-5505 | - |
| Cisco | Asa-5506-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa-5506H-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa-5512-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa-5515-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa-5520 | - |
| Cisco | Asa-5540 | - |
| Cisco | Asa-5545-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa-5555-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa-5585-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5506-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5506W-X | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103934Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040722Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-184-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103934Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040722Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-184-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-0240?
CVE-2018-0240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). Multiple vulnerabilities in the Application Layer Protocol Inspection feature of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unaut...
How severe is CVE-2018-0240?
CVE-2018-0240 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-0240?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Firepower Threat Defense, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software, Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual, Cisco 7604.