Cisco Firepower Device Manager On-Box XML Parser memory corruption

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A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Cisco Firepower Device Manager On-Box. This affects an unknown function of the component XML Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2020-3310. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

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A vulnerability has been found in Cisco Firepower Device Manager On-Box (Firewall Software) (the affected version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component XML Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the XML parser code of Cisco Firepower Device Manager On-Box software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected system to become unstable or reload. The vulnerability is due to insufficient hardening of the XML parser configuration. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability in multiple ways using a malicious file: An attacker with administrative privileges could upload a malicious XML file on the system and cause the XML code to parse the malicious file. An attacker with Clientless Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN access could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted XML file. A successful exploit would allow the attacker to crash the XML parser process, which could cause system instability, memory exhaustion, and in some cases lead to a reload of the affected system.

The weakness was disclosed 05/06/2020 as cisco-sa-xpftd-gYDXyN8H as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-3310 since 12/12/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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• Firewall Software

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• Cisco

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• Firepower Device Manager On-Box

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.cisco.com/

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