CVE-2008-0028

Name: CVE-2008-0028
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-01-23T21:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0028 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco PIX 500 Series Security Appliance and 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) before 7.2(3)6 and 8.0(3), when the Time-to-Live (TTL) decrement feature is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted IP packet.. EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco PIX 500 Series Security Appliance and 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) before 7.2(3)6 and 8.0(3), when the Time-to-Live (TTL) decrement feature is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted IP packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.98%

78.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	< 7.2\(3\)6
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	8.0\(3\)
Cisco	Pix Firewall Software	< 7.2\(3\)6
Cisco	Pix Firewall Software	8.0\(3\)

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/28625Third Party Advisory
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20080123-asa.shtmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27418Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019262Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019263Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0259Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39862Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/28625Third Party Advisory
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20080123-asa.shtmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27418Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019262Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019263Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0259Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39862Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0028?

How severe is CVE-2008-0028?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0028 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0028?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST