CVE-2007-0962
CVE-2007-0962 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Firewall Services Module with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Cisco Firewall Services Module
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cisco PIX 500 and ASA 5500 Series Security Appliances 7.0 before 7.0(4.14) and 7.1 before 7.1(2.1), and the FWSM 2.x before 2.3(4.12) and 3.x before 3.1(3.24), when "inspect http" is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) via malformed HTTP traffic.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-0962?
- Cisco PIX 500 and ASA 5500 Series Security Appliances 7.0 before 7.0(4.14) and 7.1 before 7.1(2.1), and the FWSM 2.x before 2.3(4.12) and 3.x before 3.1(3.24), when "inspect http" is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) via malformed HTTP traffic.
- How severe is CVE-2007-0962?
- CVE-2007-0962 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-0962 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-0962?
- CVE-2007-0962 primarily affects Cisco Firewall Services Module. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-0962?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-0962 published?
- CVE-2007-0962 was published on 2007-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/33055
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24160
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24180
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017651
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00807e2481.shtml
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00807e2484.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22561
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22562
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017652
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0608
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32486
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:firewall_services_module:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:firewall_services_module:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asa_5500:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asa_5500:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:pix_firewall_software:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:pix_firewall_software:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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