CVE-2019-1706

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software IPsec Denial of Service Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the software cryptography module of the Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv) and Firepower 2100 Series running Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an unexpected reload of the device that results in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to a logic error with how the software cryptography module handles IPsec sessions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating and sending traffic in a high number of IPsec sessions through the targeted device. A successful exploit could cause the device to reload and result in a DoS condition.

Categories

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.54%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software
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Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1706?
CVE-2019-1706 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-1706?
To fix CVE-2019-1706, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-1706 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-1706 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-1706?
CVE-2019-1706 affects Cisco Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software.
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