CVE-2011-3299

CVE-2011-3299 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices, and the ASA Services module in Cisco Catalyst 6500 series devices, with software 7.0 before 7.0(8.13), 7.1 and 7.2 before 7.2(5.4), 8.0 before 8.0(5.25), 8.1 and 8.2 before 8.2(5.11), 8.3 before 8.3(2.23), 8.4 before 8.4(2.6), and 8.5 before 8.5(1.1) and Cisco Firewall Services Module (aka FWSM) 3.1 before 3.1(21), 3.2 before 3.2(22), 4.0 before 4.0(16), and 4.1 before 4.1(7) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted SunRPC traffic, aka Bug IDs CSCto92380 and CSCtq09972.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3299?
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices, and the ASA Services module in Cisco Catalyst 6500 series devices, with software 7.0 before 7.0(8.13), 7.1 and 7.2 before 7.2(5.4), 8.0 before 8.0(5.25), 8.1 and 8.2 before 8.2(5.11), 8.3 before 8.3(2.23), 8.4 before 8.4(2.6), and 8.5 before 8.5(1.1) and Cisco Firewall Services Module (aka FWSM) 3.1 before 3.1(21), 3.2 before 3.2(22), 4.0 before 4.0(16), and 4.1 before 4.1(7) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted SunRPC traffic, aka Bug IDs CSCto92380 and CSCtq09972.
How severe is CVE-2011-3299?
CVE-2011-3299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-3299 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3299?
CVE-2011-3299 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. In total, 141 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3299?
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-2011-3299 published?
CVE-2011-3299 was published on 2011-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (141)

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