CVE-2020-3314: Cisco AMP for Endpoints Mac Connector Software File Scan Denial of Service Vulnerability
First published: Fri May 22 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the file scan process of Cisco AMP for Endpoints Mac Connector Software could cause the scan engine to crash during the scan of local files, resulting in a restart of the AMP Connector and a denial of service (DoS) condition of the Cisco AMP for Endpoints service. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of specific file attributes. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing a crafted file to a user of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the Cisco AMP for Endpoints service to crash, resulting in missed detection and logging of the potentially malicious file. Continued attempts to scan the file could result in a DoS condition of the Cisco AMP for Endpoints service.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Advanced Malware Protection For Endpoints | <1.12.3.738 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-3314.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-3314?
The severity level of CVE-2020-3314 is medium (6.1).
What is the affected software of CVE-2020-3314?
The affected software of CVE-2020-3314 is Cisco Advanced Malware Protection For Endpoints, version up to 1.12.3.738, running on macOS.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-3314?
The impact of CVE-2020-3314 is a denial of service (DoS) condition of the Cisco AMP for Endpoints service.
How can I fix CVE-2020-3314?
To fix CVE-2020-3314, it is recommended to update the Cisco AMP for Endpoints Mac Connector Software to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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