CVE-2017-12277: Input Validation
A vulnerability in the Smart Licensing Manager service of the Cisco Firepower 4100 Series Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and Firepower 9300 Security Appliance could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject arbitrary commands that could be executed with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of certain Smart Licensing configuration parameters. An authenticated attacker could exploit the vulnerability by configuring a malicious URL within the affected feature. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. This vulnerability affects the following Cisco Firepower Security products running FX-OS code trains 1.1.3, 1.1.4, and 2.0.1 (versions 2.1.1, 2.2.1, and 2.2.2 are not affected): Firepower 4100 Series Next-Generation Firewall and Firepower 9300 Security Appliance. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb86863.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12277?
CVE-2017-12277 is a vulnerability in the Smart Licensing Manager service of the Cisco Firepower 4100 Series Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and Firepower 9300 Security Appliance.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12277?
The severity of CVE-2017-12277 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How does CVE-2017-12277 work?
CVE-2017-12277 allows an authenticated, remote attacker to inject arbitrary commands with root privileges.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-12277?
CVE-2017-12277 affects Cisco Firepower Extensible Operating System versions 1.1.3, 1.1.4, and 2.0.1.
How can I fix CVE-2017-12277?
To fix CVE-2017-12277, it is recommended to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Cisco Firepower Extensible Operating System.