Cisco.Adaptive.Security.Appliance.CLI.Remote.Code.Execution

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a remote Command Execution vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitizing of user supplied inputs in the application. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted request.

Affected Products

Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances
Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls
Cisco PIX Firewalls
Cisco Firewall Services Module (FWSM)

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160817-asa-cli

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