CVE-2021-34761: Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software CLI Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability

Published Oct 27, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to overwrite or append arbitrary data to system files using root-level privileges. The attacker must have administrative credentials on the device. This vulnerability is due to incomplete validation of user input for a specific CLI command. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device with administrative privileges and issuing a CLI command with crafted user parameters. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite or append arbitrary data to system files using root-level privileges.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Cisco Firepower Management Center Virtual Appliance=6.2.3
Cisco Firepower Management Center Virtual Appliance=6.4.0
Cisco Firepower Management Center Virtual Appliance=6.6.1
Cisco Firepower Management Center Virtual Appliance=6.7.0
Cisco Firepower Management Center Virtual Appliance=7.0.0
Cisco Firepower Management Center Virtual Appliance=7.1.0
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense>=6.4.0<6.4.0.13
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense>=6.6.0<6.6.5
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense>=6.7.0<6.7.0.3
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense>=7.0.0<7.0.1
Cisco Sourcefire Defense Center=6.2.3
Cisco Sourcefire Defense Center=6.4.0
Cisco Sourcefire Defense Center=6.6.1
Cisco Sourcefire Defense Center=6.7.0
Cisco Sourcefire Defense Center=7.0.0
Cisco Sourcefire Defense Center=7.1.0

Event History

Oct 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-34761.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34761?

The severity of CVE-2021-34761 is medium (6).

3

How does CVE-2021-34761 affect Cisco Firepower Management Center Virtual Appliance?

CVE-2021-34761 affects Cisco Firepower Management Center Virtual Appliance versions 6.2.3, 6.4.0, 6.6.1, 6.7.0, 7.0.0, and 7.1.0.

4

How does CVE-2021-34761 affect Cisco Firepower Threat Defense?

CVE-2021-34761 affects Cisco Firepower Threat Defense versions 6.4.0.0 to 6.4.0.13, 6.6.0.0 to 6.6.5, 6.7.0.0 to 6.7.0.3, and 7.0.0.0 to 7.0.1.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-34761 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2021-34761 vulnerability, apply the relevant security patch provided by Cisco.

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