CVE-2009-2344
First published: Tue Jul 07 2009(Updated: )
The web-based management interfaces in Sourcefire Defense Center (DC) and 3D Sensor before 4.8.2 allow remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a $admin value for the admin parameter in an edit action to admin/user/user.cgi and unspecified other components.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Sourcefire Defense Center | =4.8.0.3 | |
| Sourcefire Intrusion Sensor | <=4.8.1 | |
| Cisco Sourcefire Defense Center | =4.8.0.4 | |
| Cisco Sourcefire Defense Center | =4.8 | |
| Sourcefire Intrusion Sensor | =4.8.0.4 | |
| Sourcefire Intrusion Sensor | =4.8 | |
| Sourcefire Intrusion Sensor | =4.8.0.3 | |
| Cisco Sourcefire Defense Center | <=4.8.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2344?
CVE-2009-2344 has been classified with a high severity due to the risk of remote authenticated users gaining privileged access.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2344?
To mitigate CVE-2009-2344, update Sourcefire Defense Center and 3D Sensor to version 4.8.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-2344?
CVE-2009-2344 affects users of Sourcefire Defense Center versions up to 4.8.1 and 3D Sensor versions up to 4.8.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2344?
CVE-2009-2344 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to admin features.
Can unauthenticated users exploit CVE-2009-2344?
No, only remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2009-2344 to gain elevated privileges.
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