CVE-2020-3259

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)Known to be used in ransomware campaigns

Description

A vulnerability in the web services interface of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to retrieve memory contents on an affected device, which could lead to the disclosure of confidential information. The vulnerability is due to a buffer tracking issue when the software parses invalid URLs that are requested from the web services interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted GET request to the web services interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve memory contents, which could lead to the disclosure of confidential information. Note: This vulnerability affects only specific AnyConnect and WebVPN configurations. For more information, see the Vulnerable Products section.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductCisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)
PublishedMay 6, 2020
First seenMay 6, 2020
Added to KEVFeb 15, 2024

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA due date: Mar 7, 2024
Update
  • cisco adaptive_security_appliance_software9.8.4.20, 9.9.2.67, 9.10.1.40, 9.12.3.9, 9.13.1.10 or later
  • cisco secure_firewall_threat_defense6.2.3.16, 6.3.0.6, 6.4.0.9, 6.5.0.5 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
cisco adaptive_security_appliance_software9.8 ≤ v < 9.8.4.20, 9.9 ≤ v < 9.9.2.67, 9.10 ≤ v < 9.10.1.40, 9.12 ≤ v < 9.12.3.9, 9.13 ≤ v < 9.13.1.109.8.4.20, 9.9.2.67, 9.10.1.40, 9.12.3.9, 9.13.1.10
cisco secure_firewall_threat_defense6.2.3 ≤ v < 6.2.3.16, 6.3.0 ≤ v < 6.3.0.6, 6.4.0 ≤ v < 6.4.0.9, 6.5.0 ≤ v < 6.5.0.56.2.3.16, 6.3.0.6, 6.4.0.9, 6.5.0.5

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