CVE-2008-2056

Name: CVE-2008-2056
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-04T21:32:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.92%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2056 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco PIX security appliance 8.0.x before 8.0(3)9 and 8.1.x before 8.1(1)1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted Transport Layer Security (TLS) packet to the device interface.. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco PIX security appliance 8.0.x before 8.0(3)9 and 8.1.x before 8.1(1)1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted Transport Layer Security (TLS) packet to the device interface.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.92%

77.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance	8.1
Cisco	Pix Security Appliance	8.0
Cisco	Pix Security Appliance	8.1
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	8.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2056?

How severe is CVE-2008-2056?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2056 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2056?

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