CVE-2024-20268: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software and Firepower Threat Defense Software SNMP Denial of Service Vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 23 2024(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) feature of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause an unexpected reload of the device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of SNMP packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted SNMP request to an affected device using IPv4 or IPv6. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability affects all versions of SNMP (versions 1, 2c, and 3) and requires a valid SNMP community string or valid SNMPv3 user credentials.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | ||
| Cisco Firepower Threat Defense |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20268?
CVE-2024-20268 has a medium severity rating as it can cause unexpected device reboots.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20268?
To address CVE-2024-20268, update the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software or Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software to the latest version.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-20268?
CVE-2024-20268 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software.
Can CVE-2024-20268 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-20268 can be exploited by an authenticated remote attacker.
What impact does CVE-2024-20268 have on devices?
The impact of CVE-2024-20268 includes causing the device to unexpectedly reload, leading to temporary service disruption.
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