CVE-2020-3189

What it is

A vulnerability in the VPN System Logging functionality for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a memory leak that can deplete system memory over time, which can cause unexpected system behaviors or device crashes. The vulnerability is due to the system memory not being properly freed for a VPN System Logging event generated when a VPN session is created or deleted. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by repeatedly creating or deleting a VPN tunnel connection, which could leak a small amount of system memory for each logging event. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause system memory depletion, which can lead to a systemwide denial of service (DoS) condition. The attacker does not have any control of whether VPN System Logging is configured or not on the device, but it is enabled by default.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

1.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2020-05-06 17:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-08-11 19:33 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.6 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2020-05-06 17:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-08-11 19:33 UTC

Exploit probability

1.9% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-400 · Uncontrolled resource consumption

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense 6.2.3.12
• Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense 6.2.3.13
• Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense 6.2.3.14
• Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense 6.2.3.15
• Cisco Asa 5505 Firmware 9.9\(2\)
• Cisco Asa 5505 Firmware 9.9\(2.21\)
• Cisco Asa 5505 Firmware 9.9\(2.52\)
• Cisco Asa 5505 Firmware 9.9\(2.55\)

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.6

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

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