CVE-2009-1159
CVE-2009-1159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500 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% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 Series and PIX Security Appliances 7.2 before 7.2(4)26, 8.0 before 8.0(4)22, and 8.1 before 8.1(2)12, when SQL*Net inspection is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traceback and device reload) via a series of SQL*Net packets.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1159?
- Unspecified vulnerability on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 Series and PIX Security Appliances 7.2 before 7.2(4)26, 8.0 before 8.0(4)22, and 8.1 before 8.1(2)12, when SQL*Net inspection is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traceback and device reload) via a series of SQL*Net packets.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1159?
- CVE-2009-1159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1159 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1159?
- CVE-2009-1159 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1159?
- 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-2009-1159 published?
- CVE-2009-1159 was published on 2009-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/53446
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34607
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080a994f6.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34429
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022015
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0981
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_5500:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_5500:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_5500:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:pix:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:pix:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:pix:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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