cisco-sa-asa-ftd-priv-esc-hBS9gnwq: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance and Firepower Threat Defense Software FXOS CLI Root Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Reference Links

• https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-asa-ftd-priv-esc-hBS9gnwq

Child vulnerabilities

(Contains the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2024-20370

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of cisco-sa-asa-ftd-priv-esc-hBS9gnwq?

  The severity of cisco-sa-asa-ftd-priv-esc-hBS9gnwq is considered high due to the potential for authenticated attackers to gain root privileges.

• How do I fix cisco-sa-asa-ftd-priv-esc-hBS9gnwq?

  To fix cisco-sa-asa-ftd-priv-esc-hBS9gnwq, update your Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance or Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software to the latest patched version.

• Who is affected by cisco-sa-asa-ftd-priv-esc-hBS9gnwq?

  The vulnerability cisco-sa-asa-ftd-priv-esc-hBS9gnwq affects users of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense on specific hardware platforms.

• What type of attack is possible with cisco-sa-asa-ftd-priv-esc-hBS9gnwq?

  With cisco-sa-asa-ftd-priv-esc-hBS9gnwq, an authenticated local attacker can elevate their privileges to root level.

• Is there a workaround for cisco-sa-asa-ftd-priv-esc-hBS9gnwq?

  There are no known workarounds for cisco-sa-asa-ftd-priv-esc-hBS9gnwq; updating the affected software is recommended.