Medium CVSS 4.9

Overview

The platform-sw component on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software 8.2 before 8.2(5.3), 8.3 before 8.3(2.20), and 8.4 before 8.4(2.1) does not properly handle non-ASCII characters in an interface description, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (reload without configuration) via a crafted description, aka Bug ID CSCtq50523.

Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 4.9 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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