Vulnerability identifier: #VU99330

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20431

CWE-ID: CWE-229

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass an access control policy.

The vulnerability exists due to improper assignment of geolocation data. A remote attacker can bypass a geolocation-based access control policy and send traffic to a protected device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD): 7.0.0 - 7.0.6.1, 7.2.5 - 7.2.5.2, 7.4.1 - 7.4.1.1, 7.3.1 - 7.3.1.2, 7.4.0, 7.1.0 - 7.1.0.3, 7.2.4 - 7.2.4.1, 7.3.0, 7.2.3, 7.2.2, 7.2.1, 7.2.0 - 7.2.0.1

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External links
http://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ftd-geoip-bypass-MB4zRDu

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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