# Cisco patches actively exploited ASA/FTD VPN flaw that can crash firewalls

Cisco has released patches for an actively exploited VPN vulnerability in its ASA and FTD software that can crash firewalls. The flaw affects widely deployed perimeter devices, creating denial-of-service risks for organizations. Administrators should apply fixes or mitigations promptly.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Security
- [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2026/10/cisco-patches-actively-exploited-asa.html) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:14:46 +0530
- [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2026/10/cisa-adds-actively-exploited-gitlab-rce.html) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:57:05 +0530