SB2017020901 - Buffer overflow in Clientless SSL VPN feature in Cisco ASA
Published: February 9, 2017 Updated: February 17, 2017
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3807)
The vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when parsing HTTP requests within Common Internet Filesystem (CIFS) code in the Clientless SSL VPN functionality of Cisco ASA Software. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to "https://<asa_ip_address>/+webvpn+/CIFS_R/" URL, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code on vulnerable device.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable device.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.