VDB-93669 · CVE-2016-6460 · BID 94359

Cisco Firepower System Software up to 6.2.0 REST API Detection 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Cisco Firepower System Software up to 6.2.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component REST API. Performing a manipulation results in 7pk security (Detection). This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-6460. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco Firepower System Software up to 6.2.0 (Firewall Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component REST API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability (Detection). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-254. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A vulnerability in the FTP Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface (REST API) for Cisco Firepower System Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass FTP malware detection rules and download malware over an FTP connection. Cisco Firepower System Software is affected when the device has a file policy with malware block configured for FTP connections. More Information: CSCuv36188 CSCuy91156. Known Affected Releases: 5.4.0.2 5.4.1.1 5.4.1.6 6.0.0 6.1.0 6.2.0. Known Fixed Releases: 6.0.0.

The bug was discovered 11/16/2016. The weakness was shared 11/19/2016 with Cisco as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-6460 since 07/26/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1211 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 6.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 94359†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Detection
Class: 7pk security / Detection
CWE: CWE-254
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 68674
OpenVAS Name: Cisco Firepower System Software FTP Malware Vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Firepower System Software 6.0.0

Timelineinfo

07/26/2016 🔍
11/16/2016 +113 days 🔍
11/16/2016 +0 days 🔍
11/18/2016 +2 days 🔍
11/19/2016 +1 days 🔍
11/19/2016 +0 days 🔍
06/03/2019 +926 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: Cisco
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-6460 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6460
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93669
SecurityFocus: 94359 - Cisco Firepower System Software CVE-2016-6460 Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 11/19/2016 09:02
Updated: 06/03/2019 10:06
Changes: 11/19/2016 09:02 (58), 06/03/2019 10:06 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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