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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.106000
Category:CISCO
Title:Cisco ASA VPN XML Parser DoS Vulnerability (cisco-sa-20150408-asa)
Summary:Cisco ASA is prone to a DoS vulnerability in the VPN XML Parser.
Description:Summary:
Cisco ASA is prone to a DoS vulnerability in the VPN XML Parser.

Vulnerability Insight:
The vulnerability is due to insufficient hardening of the XML
parser configuration. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted XML
message to the affected system. This vulnerability affects Cisco ASA appliances configured for
Clientless or AnyConnect SSL VPN and AnyConnect IKEv2 VPN. All other VPN configurations are
unaffected by this vulnerability. An unauthenticated, remote attacker could exploit this
vulnerability by sending a crafted XML message to a targeted system.

Vulnerability Impact:
A successful exploit could cause the WebVPN component on the
system to crash, resulting in a DoS condition.

Affected Software/OS:
Cisco ASA version 8.4, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3.

Solution:
See the referenced vendor advisory for a solution.

CVSS Score:
7.8

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2015-0677
Cisco Security Advisory: 20150408 Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco ASA Software
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20150408-asa
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032045
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