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Vulnerability Intelligence Report

CVE-2018-0101

A vulnerability in the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN functionality of the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a reload of the affected system or to remotely execute code. The vulnerability is due to an attempt to double free a region of memory when the webvpn feature is enabled on the Cisco ASA device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending multiple, crafted XML packets to a webvpn-configured interface on the affected system. An exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain full control of the system, or cause a reload of the affected device. This vulnerability affects Cisco ASA Software that is 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, ASA 1000V Cloud Firewall, Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv), Firepower 2100 Series Security Appliance, Firepower 4110 Security Appliance, Firepower 9300 ASA Security Module, Firepower Threat Defense Software (FTD). Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg35618.

No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
10.0
CRITICAL
EPSS Probability:87.40%
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Attack Surface
Authentication
Weaponization
SSVC Action

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Products & Versions

Vendor Product Affected Versions
cisco adaptive_security_appliance_software all
cisco firepower_threat_defense 6.0.0, 6.0.1, 6.1.0, 6.2.0, 6.2.1, 6.2.2

References & Technical Advisories

No reference links found.

Threat Intelligence Signals

EPSS Score
87.397%

Identity & Timeline

StatusPUBLISHED
Assigning AuthorityCisco Systems, Inc. · Hosted Service · USA
Reserved2017-11-27T00:00:00
Published2018-01-29T20:00:00
Patch Date2018-01-29
Last Updated2024-12-02T21:25:00

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