#VU99343 Comparison using wrong factors in Cisco Systems, Inc products - CVE-2024-20342

 

#VU99343 Comparison using wrong factors in Cisco Systems, Inc products - CVE-2024-20342

Published: October 25, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99343
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20342
CWE-ID: CWE-1025
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Open Source Snort 2
Open Source Snort 3
Cisco Firewall Threat Defense (FTD)
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass a configured rate limiting filter.

The vulnerability exists due to an incorrect connection count comparison. A remote attacker can bypass the rate filter, leading to unintended traffic to enter the network protected by the affected device.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links