CVE-2017-3807

HIGH

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software 9.0-9.6 - Authenticated Heap Overflow via Clientless SSL VPN CIFS URL

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-3807. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The writeup describes a heap overflow vulnerability in Cisco WebVPN's CIFS file access functionality due to unsafe string copying operations. The issue arises from incorrect use of strncpy and strcat with fixed-size buffers, leading to memory corruption when processing long filenames.

Description

A vulnerability in Common Internet Filesystem (CIFS) code in the Clientless SSL VPN functionality of Cisco ASA Software, Major Releases 9.0-9.6, could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause a heap overflow. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted URL to the affected system. An exploit could allow the remote attacker to cause a reload of the affected system or potentially execute code. Note: Only traffic directed to the affected system can be used to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability affects systems configured in routed firewall mode only and in single or multiple context mode. This vulnerability can be triggered by IPv4 or IPv6 traffic. A valid TCP connection is needed to perform the attack. The attacker needs to have valid credentials to log in to the Clientless SSL VPN portal. Vulnerable Cisco ASA Software running on the following products may be affected by this vulnerability: Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances, Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls, Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv), Cisco ASA for Firepower 9300 Series, Cisco ASA for Firepower 4100 Series. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc23838.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · textdoshardware
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41369

The writeup describes a heap overflow vulnerability in Cisco WebVPN's CIFS file access functionality due to unsafe string copying operations. The issue arises from incorrect use of strncpy and strcat with fixed-size buffers, leading to memory corruption when processing long filenames.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Cisco WebVPN 9.6(2)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid WebVPN portal credentials · Access to the WebVPN portal
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41369/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037797
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96161

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.1476
EPSS Percentile 96.2%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (50)
cisco/adaptive_security_appliance_software 7.0.1
cisco/adaptive_security_appliance_software 7.0.1.4
cisco/adaptive_security_appliance_software 7.0.2
cisco/adaptive_security_appliance_software 7.0.3
cisco/adaptive_security_appliance_software 7.0.4
cisco/adaptive_security_appliance_software 7.0.4.2
cisco/adaptive_security_appliance_software 7.0.5
cisco/adaptive_security_appliance_software 7.0.5.12
cisco/adaptive_security_appliance_software 7.0.6
cisco/adaptive_security_appliance_software 7.0.6.4
... and 40 more
Published Feb 09, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026