Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2024-20359 |
CWE-ID | CWE-94 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
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Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances |
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Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU88980
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20359
CWE-ID:
CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in a legacy capability that allowed for the preloading of VPN clients and plug-ins. A local user can copy a crafted file to the disk0: file system of an affected device and execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA): before 9.20.2.10
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD): before 9.20.2.10
External linkshttp://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-asaftd-persist-rce-FLsNXF4h
http://bst.cloudapps.cisco.com/bugsearch/bug/CSCwi98284
http://blog.talosintelligence.com/arcanedoor-new-espionage-focused-campaign-found-targeting-perimeter-network-devices/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.