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CVE-2009-1157 Detail

Description

Memory leak on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 Series and PIX Security Appliances 7.0 before 7.0(8)6, 7.1 before 7.1(2)82, 7.2 before 7.2(4)30, 8.0 before 8.0(4)28, and 8.1 before 8.1(2)19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or device reload) via a crafted TCP packet.


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Evaluator Impact

Per vendor advisory: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080a994f6.shtml Crafted TCP Packet DoS Vulnerability Cisco ASA and Cisco PIX security appliances may experience a memory leak that can be triggered by a series of crafted TCP packets. Cisco ASA and Cisco PIX security appliances running versions 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, and 8.1 are affected when configured for any of the following features: * SSL VPNs * ASDM Administrative Access * Telnet Access * SSH Access * Cisco Tunneling Control Protocol (cTCP) for Remote Access VPNs * Virtual Telnet * Virtual HTTP * Transport Layer Security (TLS) Proxy for Encrypted Voice Inspection * Cut-Through Proxy for Network Access * TCP Intercept

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Hyperlink Resource
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080a994f6.shtml Patch  Vendor Advisory 
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34429
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022015
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0981

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2009-1157
NVD Published Date:
04/09/2009
NVD Last Modified:
04/28/2009
Source:
Cisco Systems, Inc.