CVE-2009-1159

Name: CVE-2009-1159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-04-09T15:08:35.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.92%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1159 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 Series and PIX Security Appliances 7.2 before 7.2(4)26, 8.0 before 8.0(4)22, and 8.1 before 8.1(2)12, when SQL*Net inspection is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traceback and device reload) via a series of SQL*Net packets.. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 Series and PIX Security Appliances 7.2 before 7.2(4)26, 8.0 before 8.0(4)22, and 8.1 before 8.1(2)12, when SQL*Net inspection is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traceback and device reload) via a series of SQL*Net packets.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.92%

77.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance 5500	7.2
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance 5500	8.0
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance 5500	8.1
Cisco	Pix	7.2
Cisco	Pix	8.0
Cisco	Pix	8.1

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1159?

How severe is CVE-2009-1159?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1159 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1159?

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Source: NVD / NIST