CVE-2024-20370
A vulnerability in the Cisco FXOS CLI feature on specific hardware platforms for Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authe
Description
A vulnerability in the Cisco FXOS CLI feature on specific hardware platforms for Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their administrative privileges to root. The attacker would need valid administrative credentials on the device to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability exists because certain system configurations and executable files have insecure storage and permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating on the device and then performing a series of steps that includes downloading malicious system files and accessing the Cisco FXOS CLI to configure the attack. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain root access on the device.
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Category | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Check your version | Firewall / NGFW | cna-assigner |
| Cisco | Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Check your version | Firewall / NGFW | cna-assigner |
Vendor-reported products (4)
- Cisco · Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software
- Cisco · Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software
- cisco · adaptive_security_appliance_software
- cisco · firepower_threat_defense_software
Vendor advisory
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Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance and Firepower Threat Defense Software FXOS CLI Root Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Cisco’s rating: Medium (advisory CVSS 6.0) · Published Oct 23, 2024
Bug ID: CSCwi96562
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