CVE-2022-20947

Description

A vulnerability in dynamic access policies (DAP) functionality of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability is due to improper processing of HostScan data received from the Posture (HostScan) module. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HostScan data to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition. https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-asa-ftd-dap-dos-GhYZBxDU ["https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-asa-ftd-dap-dos-GhYZBxDU"] This advisory is part of the November 2022 release of the Cisco ASA, FTD, and FMC Security Advisory Bundled publication.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Affected: Cisco Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software
Affected: Cisco Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20947?
CVE-2022-20947 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-20947?
To fix CVE-2022-20947, 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-2022-20947 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-20947 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-20947?
CVE-2022-20947 affects Cisco Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software, Cisco Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software.
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