cisco-sa-ftd-snort3-uAnUntcV: Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software Snort 3 Detection Engine Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Nov 1, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability in the TLS 1.3 implementation of the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the Snort 3 detection engine to unexpectedly restart.This vulnerability is due to a logic error in how memory allocations are

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software

Event History

Nov 1, 2023
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-ftd-snort3-uAnUntcV?

The severity of cisco-sa-ftd-snort3-uAnUntcV is classified as high due to the potential impact on the system's availability.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-ftd-snort3-uAnUntcV?

To remediate cisco-sa-ftd-snort3-uAnUntcV, users should apply the latest software update from Cisco that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by cisco-sa-ftd-snort3-uAnUntcV?

cisco-sa-ftd-snort3-uAnUntcV affects Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software and Cisco Firepower Management Center.

4

Can cisco-sa-ftd-snort3-uAnUntcV be exploited remotely?

Yes, cisco-sa-ftd-snort3-uAnUntcV can be exploited by an unauthenticated, remote attacker.

5

What happens if cisco-sa-ftd-snort3-uAnUntcV is exploited?

If cisco-sa-ftd-snort3-uAnUntcV is exploited, it may cause the Snort 3 detection engine to unexpectedly restart, affecting system performance.

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