Resource management error in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-20949
CWE-ID CWE-399
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor Cisco Systems, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Resource management error

EUVDB-ID: #VU69205

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20949

CWE-ID: CWE-399 - Resource Management Errors

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper management of internal resources within the application in the management web server. A remote administrator can send specially crafted messages to the affected HTTPS handler and perform configuration changes on the affected system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD): 9.6.0.128 - 9.18.1.3

CPE2.3 External links

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ftd-mgmt-privesc-7GqR2th


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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