CVE-2021-34761: Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software CLI Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability
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.
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What is the vulnerability ID of this Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-34761.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-34761?
The severity of CVE-2021-34761 is medium (6).
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.
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.
How can I fix CVE-2021-34761 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2021-34761 vulnerability, apply the relevant security patch provided by Cisco.