SB2020050707 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software



SB2020050707 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software

Published: May 7, 2020 Updated: May 7, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020050707
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3308)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to install a malicious software patch on an affected device.

The vulnerability exists due to improper verification of digital signatures for patch images in the Image Signature Verification feature. A remote administrator can craft an unsigned software patch, bypass signature checks, load it on an affected device and boot a malicious software patch image.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.