CWE
290
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-20297: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance and Firepower Threat Defense AnyConnect Access Control List Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Wed Oct 23 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the AnyConnect firewall for Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a configured access control list (ACL) and allow traffic that should have been denied to flow through an affected device. This vulnerability is due to a logic error in populating group ACLs when an AnyConnect client establishes a new session toward an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by establishing an AnyConnect connection to the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass configured ACL rules.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-20297?

    CVE-2024-20297 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-20297?

    To fix CVE-2024-20297, update your Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance or Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-20297?

    CVE-2024-20297 affects users of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software.

  • Can CVE-2024-20297 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-20297 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2024-20297?

    CVE-2024-20297 can allow an attacker to bypass a configured access control list (ACL), potentially allowing unauthorized traffic.

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