CVE-2019-12675: Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software Multi-instance Container Escape Vulnerabilities
First published: Wed Oct 02 2019(Updated: )
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.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Firepower Threat Defense | <6.4.0.2 | |
| Cisco Firepower 9300 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 9300 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4115 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4115 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4125 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4125 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4145 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4145 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4110 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4110 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4120 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4120 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4140 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4140 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4150 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4150 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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