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CVE-2012-4629

7.8 · HIGH

The Cisco ASA-CX Context-Aware Security module before 9.0.2-103 for Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) devices, and Prime Security Manager (aka PRSM) before 9.0.2-103, allows remote attackers to ca…

Published Sep 12, 2012ciscoCWE-399EPSS 1.90%

Overview

CVE-2012-4629 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco asa_cx_context-aware_security. It was published on September 12, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Cisco ASA-CX Context-Aware Security module before 9.0.2-103 for Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) devices, and Prime Security Manager (aka PRSM) before 9.0.2-103, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disk consumption and application hang) via unspecified IPv4 packets that trigger log entries, aka Bug ID CSCub70603.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update asa_cx_context-aware_security to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ciscoasa_cx_context-aware_security0Affected
ciscoprime_security_manager0Affected

References

Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20120912-asacxRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/55515Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20120912-asacxRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/55515

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4629?

CVE-2012-4629 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco asa_cx_context-aware_security. It was published on September 12, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-4629?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4629?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update asa_cx_context-aware_security to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-4629?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-4629 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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