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CVE-2024-20261

MEDIUMCVSS 5.8/10EPSS 0.37%

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CVE-2024-20261 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the file policy feature that is used to inspect encrypted archive files of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a configured file policy to block an encrypted archive file. This vulnerability exists because of a logic error when a specific class of encrypted archive files is inspected. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the file policy feature that is used to inspect encrypted archive files of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a configured file policy to block an encrypted archive file. This vulnerability exists because of a logic error when a specific class of encrypted archive files is inspected. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted, encrypted archive file through the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to send an encrypted archive file, which could contain malware and should have been blocked and dropped at the Cisco FTD device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.37%

28.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.1
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.2
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.3
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.4
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.5
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.6
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.7
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.8
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.9
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.10
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.11
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.12
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.13
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.14
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.15
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.16
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.17
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.2.3.18
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0.1
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0.2
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0.3
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0.4
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0.5
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0.6
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0.7
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0.8
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0.9
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0.10
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0.11
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0.12
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0.13
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0.14
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0.15
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.4.0.16
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.6.0
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.6.0.1
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.6.1
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.6.3
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.6.4
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.6.5
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.6.5.1
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.6.5.2
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.6.7
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.6.7.1
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.6.7.2
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.7.0
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.7.0.1
CiscoFirepower Threat Defense6.7.0.2

Showing 50 of 73 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20261?
A vulnerability in the file policy feature that is used to inspect encrypted archive files of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a configured file policy to block an encrypted archive file. This vulnerability exists because of a logic error when a specific class of encrypted archive files is inspected. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted, encrypted archive file through the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to send an encrypted archive file, which could contain malware and should have been blocked and dropped at the Cisco FTD device.
How severe is CVE-2024-20261?
CVE-2024-20261 has a CVSS score of 5.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20261?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST