CVE-2007-2462
CVE-2007-2462 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Pix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Cisco Pix
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and PIX 7.2 before 7.2(2)8, when using Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) or Remote Management Access, allows remote attackers to bypass LDAP authentication and gain privileges via unknown vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-2462?
- Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and PIX 7.2 before 7.2(2)8, when using Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) or Remote Management Access, allows remote attackers to bypass LDAP authentication and gain privileges via unknown vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2007-2462?
- CVE-2007-2462 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-2462 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-2462?
- CVE-2007-2462 primarily affects Cisco Pix. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-2462?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-2462 published?
- CVE-2007-2462 was published on 2007-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25109
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080833166.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/210876
- http://www.osvdb.org/35331
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23768
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017994
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017995
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1636
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34020
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:pix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:pix:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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