CVE-2025-20133 Details
Description
A vulnerability in the management and VPN web servers of the Remote Access SSL VPN feature of Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Software and Secure FTD Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the device to unexpectedly stop responding, resulting in a DoS condition. This vulnerability is due to ineffective validation of user-supplied input during the Remote Access SSL VPN authentication process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the VPN service on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a DoS condition where the device stops responding to Remote Access SSL VPN authentication requests.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in the Remote Access SSL VPN feature of Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Software and Secure FTD Software. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the device to stop responding to VPN authentication requests, creating a DoS condition. The issue arises from improper validation of user-supplied input during the authentication process, which could be exploited by sending crafted requests to the VPN service on the affected device.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. Customers with service contracts should obtain these updates through their usual channels. For instructions on upgrading Cisco Secure FTD Software, refer to the Cisco Secure FMC upgrade guide.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Aug 14, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 14, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-asaftd-vpn-dos-mfPekA6e | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundleRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-401 | Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Cisco Secure Firewall ASA | All versions |
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| Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense | All versions |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 14, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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