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CVE-2026-33443 (GCVE-0-2026-33443)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-15 20:06 – Updated: 2026-07-16 13:11
VLAI
Title
Memory management error in Secure Access servers prior to 14.55
Summary
CVE-2026-33443 is a memory management error in Secure Access servers prior to 14.55. Attackers with an intimate knowledge of and total control over the tunnel protocol can create a persistent DoS against the server.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-07-16 13:10 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-400 - Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Absolute Security Secure Access Affected: 0 , < 14.55 (Server)
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