cisco-sa-fdmfo-HvPWKxDe: Cisco Firepower Device Manager On-Box Software Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability

Published May 6, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in Cisco Firepower Device Manager (FDM) On-Box software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the underlying operating system of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on as well as modify the underlying operating system of an affected device. 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-fdmfo-HvPWKxDe

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Firepower Device Manager

Event History

May 6, 2020
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-fdmfo-HvPWKxDe?

The severity of cisco-sa-fdmfo-HvPWKxDe is classified as critical due to the potential impact of arbitrary file overwriting by an authenticated attacker.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-fdmfo-HvPWKxDe?

To fix cisco-sa-fdmfo-HvPWKxDe, update your Cisco Firepower Device Manager to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-fdmfo-HvPWKxDe?

Organizations using Cisco Firepower Device Manager On-Box software are affected by cisco-sa-fdmfo-HvPWKxDe.

4

What causes the cisco-sa-fdmfo-HvPWKxDe vulnerability?

The cisco-sa-fdmfo-HvPWKxDe vulnerability is caused by improper input validation in the Cisco Firepower Device Manager.

5

Can cisco-sa-fdmfo-HvPWKxDe be exploited remotely?

Yes, cisco-sa-fdmfo-HvPWKxDe can be exploited remotely by an authenticated attacker.

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