CVE-2020-3125CWE-287

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software Kerberos Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

High · published May 6, 2020

CVSS v3.0
8.1
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An attacker could impersonate the Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) with a well-crafted message! This vulnerability in Cisco's ASA Software exposes a sneaky path for unauthorized access. 🚨 Think of the ASA like a high-security hotel that only allows guests with valid identification. If someone can pretend to be the identity verification desk and provide false credentials, they could waltz right into any room! This vulnerability could lead to an unauthorized user simply walking past the security checks and gaining access to sensitive systems. Imagine an intruder bypassing all the locks and alarms, granting them complete access to your network – absolutely devastating! 🔥

Put simply

Think of the ASA like a high-security hotel that only allows guests with valid identification. If someone can pretend to be the identity verification desk and provide false credentials, they could waltz right into any room! The flaw arises from insufficient verification of KDC responses during Kerberos authentication in Cisco ASA devices. If an attacker spoofed a KDC response, they could convince the ASA that their request was legitimate, allowing them to bypass security protocols.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to an unauthorized user simply walking past the security checks and gaining access to sensitive systems. Imagine an intruder bypassing all the locks and alarms, granting them complete access to your network – absolutely devastating! 🔥 To secure your system, update the Cisco ASA Software to the latest version immediately. Ensure you're validating KDC responses properly to prevent spoofing. Regularly review your network access policies to mitigate potential risks. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll fortify your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02417 · 84.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-287 · Improper Authentication
Published
2020-05-06T16:35Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 MAY 16:35Z
    Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software Kerberos Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
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