CVE-2019-12701: Cisco Firepower Management Center Software File and Malware Policy Bypass Vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 02 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the file and malware inspection feature of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the file and malware inspection policies on an affected system. The vulnerability exists because the affected software insufficiently validates incoming traffic. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request through an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass the file and malware inspection policies and send malicious traffic through the affected device.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | ||
| Cisco Vdb Fingerprint Database | <327 | |
| Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-12701?
CVE-2019-12701 is a vulnerability in the file and malware inspection feature of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12701?
The severity of CVE-2019-12701 is medium, with a severity value of 5.8.
How does CVE-2019-12701 impact affected systems?
CVE-2019-12701 allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the file and malware inspection policies on an affected system.
What is the affected software of CVE-2019-12701?
The affected software of CVE-2019-12701 includes Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software and Cisco Vdb Fingerprint Database.
How can I fix CVE-2019-12701?
To fix CVE-2019-12701, it is recommended to apply the necessary updates and patches provided by Cisco.
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