Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the WebVPN feature of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause increased CPU utilization on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to excessive processing load for a specific WebVPN HTTP page request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending multiple WebVPN HTTP page load requests for a specific URL. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to increase CPU load on the device, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition, which could cause traffic to be delayed through the device.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance | < 9.6.4.31 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | >= 9.7, < 9.8.4.9 |
| Cisco | Asa 5505 | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5510 | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5512-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5515-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5520 | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5525-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5550 | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5555-X | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5580 | - |
| Cisco | Asa 5585-X | - |
| Cisco | Firepower Threat Defense | < 6.2.3.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-12698?
CVE-2019-12698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the WebVPN feature of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause inc...
How severe is CVE-2019-12698?
CVE-2019-12698 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12698?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software, Cisco Asa 5505, Cisco Asa 5510, Cisco Asa 5512-X.