Unscored severity · published Jun 4, 2008
CVE-2008-2057
The Instant Messenger (IM) inspection engine in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco PIX security appliance 7.2.x before 7.2(4), 8.0.x before 8.0(3)10, and 8.1.x…
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CVSS
2.9%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The Instant Messenger (IM) inspection engine in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco PIX security appliance 7.2.x before 7.2(4), 8.0.x before 8.0(3)10, and 8.1.x before 8.1(1)2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)2.9% · higher than 87% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
AS
Adaptive Security Appliance Software · Cisco
7.2.2; 8.0 · source: NVD
PS
Pix Security Appliance · Cisco
7.2; 8.0 · source: NVD
Affected product
AS
Adaptive Security Appliance Software
Cisco
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-2057
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-2057
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/30552
securitytracker.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020180
securitytracker.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020181
Patch
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00809a8354.shtml
www.vupen.com
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1750/references
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42837
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