CVE-2021-34790: cisco adaptive_security_appliance

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-34790 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) vulnerability in cisco adaptive_security_appliance. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 66.2% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 27-10-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the Application Level Gateway (ALG) for the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the ALG and open unauthorized connections with a host located behind the ALG. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory. Note: These vulnerabilities have been publicly discussed as NAT Slipstreaming.

• CWE-358Improperly Implemented Security Check for StandardThe product does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique.
• CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.