CVE-2020-3499: Cisco Firepower Management Center Software Denial of Service Vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 21 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the licensing service of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.The vulnerability is due to improper handling of system resource values by the affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious requests to the targeted system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected system to become unresponsive, resulting in a DoS condition and preventing the management of dependent devices.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center | =6.2.3 | |
| Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center | =6.3.0 | |
| Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center | =6.4.0 | |
| Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center | =6.5.0 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software | =6.2.3 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software | =6.3.0 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software | =6.4.0 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software | =6.5.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3499?
CVE-2020-3499 has a severity rating of high due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3499?
To fix CVE-2020-3499, upgrade to Cisco Firepower Management Center Software versions 6.5.0 or later.
Which versions of Cisco Firepower Management Center are affected by CVE-2020-3499?
CVE-2020-3499 affects Cisco Firepower Management Center Software versions 6.2.3, 6.3.0, 6.4.0, and 6.5.0.
Can CVE-2020-3499 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-3499 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2020-3499?
CVE-2020-3499 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.
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