CVE-2008-2734

Name: CVE-2008-2734
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-04T16:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.84%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2734 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in the crypto functionality in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 5500 devices 7.2 before 7.2(4)2, 8.0 before 8.0(3)14, and 8.1 before 8.1(1)4, when configured as a clientless SSL VPN endpoint, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and VPN hang) via a crafted SSL or HTTP packet, aka Bug ID CSCso66472.. EPSS estimates a 2.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Memory leak in the crypto functionality in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 5500 devices 7.2 before 7.2(4)2, 8.0 before 8.0(3)14, and 8.1 before 8.1(1)4, when configured as a clientless SSL VPN endpoint, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and VPN hang) via a crafted SSL or HTTP packet, aka Bug ID CSCso66472.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.84%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance 5500	8.0
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance 5500	8.1

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2734?

How severe is CVE-2008-2734?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2734 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2734?

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Source: NVD / NIST