CVE-2025-20222

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software and Firepower Threat Defense Software Buffer Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the RADIUS proxy feature for the IPsec VPN feature of Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability is due to improper processing of IPv6 packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending IPv6 packets over an IPsec VPN connection to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to trigger a reload of the device, resulting in a DoS condition.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Affected: Cisco Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20222?
CVE-2025-20222 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-20222?
To fix CVE-2025-20222, 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-2025-20222 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-20222 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-2025-20222?
CVE-2025-20222 affects Cisco Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software.
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