CVE-2023-20063: Input Validation
First published: Wed Nov 01 2023(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the inter-device communication mechanisms between devices that are running Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software and devices that are running Cisco Firepower Management (FMC) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root permissions on the underlying operating system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the expert mode of an affected device and submitting specific commands to a connected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of an FMC device if the attacker has administrative privileges on an associated FTD device. Alternatively, a successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of an FTD device if the attacker has administrative privileges on an associated FMC device.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | >=6.2.3<=6.2.3.18 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | >=6.4.0<=6.4.0.16 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | >=6.6.0<=6.6.7.1 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | >=7.0.0<=7.0.5 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | >=7.1.0<=7.1.0.3 | |
| Cisco Firepower Management Center | >=7.3.0<=7.3.1.1 | |
| Cisco Firepower Threat Defense | >=6.2.3<=6.2.3.18 | |
| Cisco Firepower Threat Defense | >=6.4.0<=6.4.0.17 | |
| Cisco Firepower Threat Defense | >=6.6.0<=6.6.7.1 | |
| Cisco Firepower Threat Defense | >=6.7.0<=6.7.0.3 | |
| Cisco Firepower Threat Defense | >=7.0.0<=7.0.5 | |
| Cisco Firepower Threat Defense | >=7.1.0<=7.1.0.3 | |
| Cisco Firepower Threat Defense | >=7.2.0<=7.2.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-20063.
What software is affected by this vulnerability?
The vulnerability affects devices running Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software and Cisco Firepower Management (FMC) Software.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20063?
The severity of CVE-2023-20063 is high, with a severity value of 8.2.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An authenticated, local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root permissions.
How can I fix CVE-2023-20063?
To fix CVE-2023-20063, Cisco recommends updating to the specified fixed software versions as mentioned in the Cisco Security Advisory.
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