CVE-2024-20408
First published: Wed Oct 23 2024(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Dynamic Access Policies (DAP) feature of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to reload unexpectedly. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need valid remote access VPN user credentials on the affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of data in HTTPS POST requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTPS POST request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software | ||
| Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20408?
CVE-2024-20408 is rated as a high severity vulnerability that can cause device reloading.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20408?
To fix CVE-2024-20408, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by Cisco for affected ASA and FTD software.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20408?
CVE-2024-20408 affects users of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-20408?
An authenticated, remote attacker can exploit CVE-2024-20408 to cause an affected device to reload unexpectedly.
Is CVE-2024-20408 being actively exploited?
There have been reports indicating that CVE-2024-20408 is being actively targeted in the wild.
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