CVE-2013-5507

Name: CVE-2013-5507
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-10-13T10:20:04.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5507 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The IPsec implementation in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 9.1 before 9.1(1.7), when an IPsec VPN tunnel is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a (1) ICMP or (2) ICMPv6 packet that is improperly handled during decryption, aka Bug ID CSCue18975.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IPsec implementation in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 9.1 before 9.1(1.7), when an IPsec VPN tunnel is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a (1) ICMP or (2) ICMPv6 packet that is improperly handled during decryption, aka Bug ID CSCue18975.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	9.1

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20131009-asaVendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5507Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20131009-asaVendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5507Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 13, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5507?

How severe is CVE-2013-5507?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5507 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5507?

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