CVE-2021-1489: Cisco Firepower Device Manager Software Filesystem Space Exhaustion Denial of Service Vulnerability
A vulnerability in filesystem usage management for Cisco Firepower Device Manager (FDM) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to exhaust filesystem resources, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to the insufficient management of available filesystem resources. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading files to the device and exhausting available filesystem resources. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause database errors and cause the device to become unresponsive to web-based management. Manual intervention is required to free filesystem resources and return the device to an operational state.
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What is CVE-2021-1489?
CVE-2021-1489 is a vulnerability in filesystem usage management for Cisco Firepower Device Manager (FDM) Software that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to exhaust filesystem resources, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.
How does CVE-2021-1489 affect Cisco Firepower Device Manager (FDM) Software?
CVE-2021-1489 affects Cisco Firepower Device Manager (FDM) Software by allowing an authenticated, remote attacker to exhaust filesystem resources, leading to a DoS condition.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1489?
The severity of CVE-2021-1489 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
Which versions of Cisco Firepower Device Manager (FDM) Software are affected by CVE-2021-1489?
Versions 6.4.0 to 6.4.0.12, 6.5.0 to 6.6.4, and 6.7.0 to 6.7.0.2 of Cisco Firepower Device Manager (FDM) Software are affected by CVE-2021-1489.
How can I fix CVE-2021-1489?
There is currently no fixed software available for CVE-2021-1489, but Cisco has released software updates to address this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of Cisco Firepower Device Manager (FDM) Software as soon as possible.