cisco-sa-snort-tfo-bypass-MmzZrtes: Multiple Cisco Products Snort TCP Fast Open File Policy Bypass Vulnerability

Published Jan 13, 2021
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Updated

Multiple Cisco products are affected by a vulnerability with TCP Fast Open (TFO) when used in conjunction with the Snort detection engine that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a configured file policy for HTTP. The vulnerability is due to incorrect detection of the HTTP payload if it is contained at least partially within the TFO connection handshake. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted TFO packets with an HTTP payload through an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass configured file policy for HTTP packets and deliver a malicious payload. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-snort-tfo-bypass-MmzZrtes

Credit

Guillermo Muñoz Mozos(BBVA)

Affected Software

1 affected component
cisco Snort

Remediation

Event History

Jan 13, 2021
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-snort-tfo-bypass-MmzZrtes?

The severity of the cisco-sa-snort-tfo-bypass-MmzZrtes vulnerability is considered high due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to bypass file policies.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-snort-tfo-bypass-MmzZrtes?

To fix the cisco-sa-snort-tfo-bypass-MmzZrtes vulnerability, update your Snort installation to the latest version provided by Cisco.

3

What products are impacted by cisco-sa-snort-tfo-bypass-MmzZrtes?

The cisco-sa-snort-tfo-bypass-MmzZrtes vulnerability affects Cisco Snort products when using TCP Fast Open with HTTP.

4

What can happen if cisco-sa-snort-tfo-bypass-MmzZrtes is exploited?

If exploited, cisco-sa-snort-tfo-bypass-MmzZrtes could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass configured file policies for HTTP traffic.

5

Is there a workaround for the cisco-sa-snort-tfo-bypass-MmzZrtes vulnerability?

Currently, Cisco has not provided a specific workaround for the cisco-sa-snort-tfo-bypass-MmzZrtes vulnerability besides applying the patch.

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