CVE-2008-2057
CVE-2008-2057 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Pix Security Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Cisco Pix Security Appliance
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Instant Messenger (IM) inspection engine in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco PIX security appliance 7.2.x before 7.2(4), 8.0.x before 8.0(3)10, and 8.1.x before 8.1(1)2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2057?
- The Instant Messenger (IM) inspection engine in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco PIX security appliance 7.2.x before 7.2(4), 8.0.x before 8.0(3)10, and 8.1.x before 8.1(1)2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2057?
- CVE-2008-2057 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2057 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2057?
- CVE-2008-2057 primarily affects Cisco Pix Security Appliance. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2057?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-2057 published?
- CVE-2008-2057 was published on 2008-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30552
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020180
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020181
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00809a8354.shtml
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1750/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42837
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:pix_security_appliance:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:pix_security_appliance:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:7.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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