First published: Wed May 06 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Image Signature Verification feature of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with administrator-level credentials to install a malicious software patch on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper verification of digital signatures for patch images. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting an unsigned software patch to bypass signature checks and loading it on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to boot a malicious software patch image. Cisco has released software updates that address the vulnerability described in this advisory. 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-sigbypass-FcvPPCeP
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Cisco FTD Major |
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The cisco-sa-sigbypass-FcvPPCeP vulnerability is considered high severity due to the potential for an attacker to install malicious software.
To fix cisco-sa-sigbypass-FcvPPCeP, ensure that Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software is updated to the latest recommended version that addresses this vulnerability.
Organizations using affected versions of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software with Image Signature Verification enabled are at risk from cisco-sa-sigbypass-FcvPPCeP.
The cisco-sa-sigbypass-FcvPPCeP vulnerability allows authenticated, remote attackers with administrator-level credentials to install malicious patches.
Yes, cisco-sa-sigbypass-FcvPPCeP can be exploited remotely by attackers with the necessary credentials.