cisco-sa-snort_filepolbypass-m4X5DgOP: Multiple Cisco Products Snort HTTP Detection Engine File Policy Bypass Vulnerability

Published May 6, 2020
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Updated

Multiple Cisco products are affected by a vulnerability in the Snort detection engine that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the configured file policies on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to errors in how the Snort detection engine handles specific HTTP responses. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP packets that would flow through an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass the configured file policies and deliver a malicious payload to the protected network. 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-snortfilepolbypass-m4X5DgOP

Credit

This vulnerability was found by Santosh Krishnamurthy(Cisco during internal security testing)

Affected Software

1 affected component
cisco Snort

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-snort_filepolbypass-m4X5DgOP?

The severity of cisco-sa-snort_filepolbypass-m4X5DgOP is classified as high due to the potential for an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass important file policies.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-snort_filepolbypass-m4X5DgOP?

To fix cisco-sa-snort_filepolbypass-m4X5DgOP, update your Snort engine to the latest version provided by Cisco.

3

What systems are affected by cisco-sa-snort_filepolbypass-m4X5DgOP?

Cisco Snort is the primary system affected by the vulnerability detailed in cisco-sa-snort_filepolbypass-m4X5DgOP.

4

Can cisco-sa-snort_filepolbypass-m4X5DgOP be exploited remotely?

Yes, cisco-sa-snort_filepolbypass-m4X5DgOP can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker.

5

What type of attacks can cisco-sa-snort_filepolbypass-m4X5DgOP enable?

cisco-sa-snort_filepolbypass-m4X5DgOP enables attackers to bypass configured file policies, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.

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