CVE-2019-12675: Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software Multi-instance Container Escape Vulnerabilities
Multiple vulnerabilities in the multi-instance feature of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escape the container for their FTD instance and execute commands with root privileges in the host namespace. These vulnerabilities are due to insufficient protections on the underlying filesystem. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by modifying critical files on the underlying filesystem. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands with root privileges within the host namespace. This could allow the attacker to impact other running FTD instances.
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What is CVE-2019-12675?
CVE-2019-12675 is a vulnerability in the multi-instance feature of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software that allows an authenticated, local attacker to escape the container for their FTD instance and execute commands with root privileges in the host namespace.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12675?
The severity of CVE-2019-12675 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-12675?
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software versions up to 6.4.0.2 are affected by CVE-2019-12675.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-12675?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-12675 by being authenticated and local on the system, allowing them to escape the container for their FTD instance and execute commands with root privileges in the host namespace.
Is there a patch or fix available for CVE-2019-12675?
Yes, Cisco has released a fix for CVE-2019-12675. It is recommended to update to a fixed version of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software.