Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.106055
Category:	CISCO
Title:	Cisco ASA Management Interface XML Parser DoS Vulnerability (cisco-sa-20151123-asa)
Summary:	A vulnerability in the XML parser of the management interface; of Cisco ASA may lead to a denial of service.
Description:	Summary: A vulnerability in the XML parser of the management interface of Cisco ASA may lead to a denial of service. Vulnerability Insight: The vulnerability is due to insufficient hardening of the XML parser code. Cisco ASA may process a crafted XML file if the file is passed through the management interface or when performing activities with the auto update server AUS. In all cases a valid authentication on the device or a valid AUS server would need to be used in order to provide an XML file. Vulnerability Impact: An authenticated, remote attacker could cause system instability and possibly crash an affected system. Affected Software/OS: Cisco ASA version 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3. Solution: See the referenced vendor advisory for a solution. CVSS Score: 6.8 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2015-6379 Cisco Security Advisory: 20151124 Cisco ASA Management Interface XML Parser Denial of Service Vulnerability http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20151123-asa http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034251
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