CVE-2018-0383 Security feature bypass in Cisco FireSIGHT unknown
Unauthenticated remote attackers can bypass FTP file blocking policies in Cisco FireSIGHT by exploiting improper handling of FTP control connections.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-0383?
CVE-2018-0383 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center, published on 16 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in the detection engine of Cisco FireSIGHT System Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a file policy that is configured to block the transfer of files to an affected system via FTP. The vulnerability exists because the affected software incorrectly handles FTP control connections. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a maliciously crafted FTP connection to transfer a file to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass a file policy that is configured to apply the Block upload with reset action to FTP traffic. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh70130.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-0383?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0383?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-0383 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-0383 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-0383 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-wv8r-xv2m-hgrw.