CVE-2019-12697: Cisco Firepower System Software Detection Engine RTF and RAR Malware and File Policy Bypass Vulnerabilities

Published Oct 2, 2019
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Updated

Multiple vulnerabilities in the Cisco Firepower System Software Detection Engine could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass configured Malware and File Policies for RTF and RAR file types. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Affected Software

26 affected components
Cisco Firepower=6.2.3.1
Cisco Firepower=6.2.3.7
Cisco Firepower=6.3.0
Cisco Firepower=6.4.0
Cisco ASA 5500-X
Cisco Firepower 1010
Cisco Firepower 1120
Cisco Firepower 1140
Cisco Firepower 2110
Cisco Firepower 2120
Cisco Firepower 2130
Cisco Firepower 2140
Cisco Firepower 4110
Cisco Firepower 4115
Cisco Firepower 4120
Cisco Firepower 4125
Cisco Firepower 4140
Cisco Firepower 4145
Cisco Firepower 4150
Cisco Firepower 7000
Cisco Firepower 8000
Cisco Firepower 9300
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense For Isr
Cisco Ftd Virtual
Cisco Isa 3000
Cisco Ngipsv For Vmware

Event History

Oct 2, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-12697?

CVE-2019-12697 is a vulnerability in the Cisco Firepower System Software Detection Engine that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass configured Malware and File Policies for RTF and RAR file types.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-12697?

The severity of CVE-2019-12697 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-12697?

The Cisco Firepower System Software versions 6.2.3.1, 6.2.3.7, 6.3.0, and 6.4.0 are affected by CVE-2019-12697.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-12697?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-12697 by sending specially crafted RTF or RAR files to the vulnerable system.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-12697?

Yes, Cisco has released software updates to address CVE-2019-12697. Please refer to the Cisco Security Advisory for more information.

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