cisco-sa-20190501-frpwr-cmd-inj: Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software Command Injection Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to perform a command injection attack. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting commands into arguments for a specific command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands with root privileges. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190501-frpwr-cmd-inj
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20190501-frpwr-cmd-inj?
The severity of cisco-sa-20190501-frpwr-cmd-inj is considered high due to the potential for command injection by authenticated local attackers.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20190501-frpwr-cmd-inj?
To fix cisco-sa-20190501-frpwr-cmd-inj, it is recommended to upgrade the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software to a version that contains the necessary security patches.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20190501-frpwr-cmd-inj?
cisco-sa-20190501-frpwr-cmd-inj affects users of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software versions 6.2.3 and below.
Can cisco-sa-20190501-frpwr-cmd-inj be exploited remotely?
No, cisco-sa-20190501-frpwr-cmd-inj requires local authentication, so it cannot be exploited remotely.
What causes the vulnerability cisco-sa-20190501-frpwr-cmd-inj?
The vulnerability cisco-sa-20190501-frpwr-cmd-inj is caused by insufficient input validation in the CLI of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software.