Improper input validation in Cisco Adaptive_security_appliance_software
CVE-2017-12246
A vulnerability in the implementation of the direct authentication feature in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to unexpectedly reload, resulting in…
EPSS: 0.033 (87.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Cisco Adaptive_security_appliance_software — versions 9.4\(3\), 9.7\(1\), 9.8\(0.56\)
- N/a Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software — versions Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@cisco.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- psirt@cisco.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- psirt@cisco.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12246?
- CVE-2017-12246 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive_security_appliance_software, classified under CWE-399. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2017-10-05.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12246?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.