5.0CVSSMEDIUM
Description
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software 7.2 through 8.4 do not properly perform proxy authentication during attempts to cut through a firewall, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a connection attempt, aka Bug ID CSCtx42746.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:NIntegrityNone
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
5500 series adaptive security appliancecisco
On-premNetwork Device
Networking Infrastructure / firewallAttack Graph
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Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Initial Access
References
http://www.cisco.com/web/software/280775065/89203/ASA-843-Interim-Release-Notes.html
cisco.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53558
securityfocus.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/49139
secunia.com
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Timeline
Published
May 2, 2012
Last Updated
Apr 29, 2026
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