CVE-2020-3285: Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software SSL/TLS URL Category Bypass Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Transport Layer Security version 1.3 (TLS 1.3) policy with URL category functionality for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a configured TLS 1.3 policy to block traffic for a specific URL. The vulnerability is due to a logic error with Snort handling of the connection with the TLS 1.3 policy and URL category configuration. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted TLS 1.3 connections to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass the TLS 1.3 policy and access URLs that are outside the affected device and normally would be dropped.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-3285?
CVE-2020-3285 is rated as a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3285?
To fix CVE-2020-3285, you should update your Cisco Firepower Threat Defense software to a patched version beyond 6.4.0.8.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-3285?
CVE-2020-3285 affects Cisco Firepower Threat Defense software versions from 6.4.0 to 6.4.0.8.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2020-3285 facilitate?
CVE-2020-3285 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass configured TLS 1.3 policies, potentially exposing sensitive traffic.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-3285?
Currently, there is no documented workaround for CVE-2020-3285; upgrading to a secure version is the recommended action.