File Policy Bypass Vulnerability in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software
CVE-2024-20261

5.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Cisco
Status
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 May 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2024-20261?

A vulnerability in the file policy inspection feature of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software allows remote attackers to bypass security measures for encrypted archive files. This flaw stems from a logic error that occurs during inspection, which affects specific types of encrypted archives. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can send a specially crafted encrypted archive that should have been blocked, potentially allowing malicious content to be passed through the affected device unimpeded.

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Affected Version(s)

Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software 6.2.3

Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software 6.2.3.1

Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software 6.2.3.2

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/C...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

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    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

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