CVE-2024-20261
A vulnerability in the file policy feature that is used to inspect encrypted archive files of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a
Description
A vulnerability in the file policy feature that is used to inspect encrypted archive files of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a configured file policy to block an encrypted archive file. This vulnerability exists because of a logic error when a specific class of encrypted archive files is inspected. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted, encrypted archive file through the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to send an encrypted archive file, which could contain malware and should have been blocked and dropped at the Cisco FTD device.
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Category | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Check your version | Firewall / NGFW | cna-assigner |
| Cisco | Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Check your version | Network & Security Management | cna-assigner |
Vendor-reported products (2)
- Cisco · Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software
- cisco · firepower_management_center
Vendor advisory
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Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software Encrypted Archive File Policy Bypass Vulnerability
Cisco’s rating: Medium (advisory CVSS 5.8) · Published May 22, 2024
Bug ID: CSCwf06818
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