Security Bypass Vulnerability in Cisco Firepower Management Center and FireSIGHT System Software
CVE-2016-6411

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Cisco
Status
Firesight System Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 September 2016

What is CVE-2016-6411?

A vulnerability in Cisco Firepower Management Center and FireSIGHT System Software versions 6.0.1 permits remote attackers to exploit improper handling of comparisons between URLs and X.509 certificates. By crafting specific URLs, attackers can bypass the intended do-not-decrypt settings, potentially exposing sensitive data to unauthorized access. This issue highlights significant risks associated with misconfigured SSL inspection mechanisms within these Cisco products.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036877
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http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecur...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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