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ESB-2024.2552.2
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance and Firepower Threat Defense Software
Persistent Local Code Execution Vulnerability
26 April 2024
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software and Firepower Threat Defense Software
Publisher: Cisco Systems
Operating System: Cisco
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2024-20359
Original Bulletin:
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-asaftd-persist-rce-FLsNXF4h
Comment: CVSS (Max): 6.0 CVE-2024-20359 (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N)
CVSS Source: Cisco Systems
Calculator: https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1#CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
The following are listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog:
CISA KEV CVE(s): CVE-2024-20359
CISA KEV URL: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
Revision History: April 26 2024: Changed bulletin status to alert.
April 26 2024: Initial Release
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Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance and Firepower Threat Defense Software
Persistent Local Code Execution Vulnerability
Priority: High
Advisory ID: cisco-sa-asaftd-persist-rce-FLsNXF4h
First Published: 2024 April 24 16:00 GMT
Version 1.0: Final
Workarounds: No workarounds available
Cisco Bug IDs: CSCwi98284
CVE Names: CVE-2024-20359
CWEs: CWE-94
Summary
o A vulnerability in a legacy capability that allowed for the preloading of
VPN clients and plug-ins and that has been available in Cisco Adaptive
Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)
Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary
code with root -level privileges. Administrator -level privileges are
required to exploit this vulnerability.
This vulnerability is due to improper validation of a file when it is read
from system flash memory. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by
copying a crafted file to the disk0: file system of an affected device. A
successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on
the affected device after the next reload of the device, which could alter
system behavior. Because the injected code could persist across device
reboots, Cisco has raised the Security Impact Rating (SIR) of this advisory
from Medium to High.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There
are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
This advisory is available at the following link:
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-asaftd-persist-rce-FLsNXF4h
For more information on the vulnerability that is described in this
advisory, see Cisco Event Response: Attacks Against Cisco Firewall
Platforms .
Affected Products
o Vulnerable Products
This vulnerability affects Cisco products if they are running a vulnerable
release of Cisco ASA Software or FTD Software. No specific configuration is
required.
For information about which Cisco software releases are vulnerable, see the
Fixed Software section of this advisory.
Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
Only products and services listed in the Vulnerable Products section of
this advisory are known to be affected by this vulnerability.
Cisco has confirmed that this vulnerability does not affect Cisco Firepower
Management Center (FMC) Software.
Workarounds
o There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
Fixed Software
o Cisco has released free software updates that address the vulnerability
described in this advisory. Customers with service contracts that entitle
them to regular software updates should obtain security fixes through their
usual update channels.
Customers may only install and expect support for software versions and
feature sets for which they have purchased a license. By installing,
downloading, accessing, or otherwise using such software upgrades,
customers agree to follow the terms of the Cisco software license:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/end-user-license-agreement.html
Additionally, customers may only download software for which they have a
valid license, procured from Cisco directly, or through a Cisco authorized
reseller or partner. In most cases this will be a maintenance upgrade to
software that was previously purchased. Free security software updates do
not entitle customers to a new software license, additional software
feature sets, or major revision upgrades.
The Cisco Support and Downloads page on Cisco.com provides information
about licensing and downloads. This page can also display customer device
support coverage for customers who use the My Devices tool.
When considering software upgrades , customers are advised to regularly
consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the
Cisco Security Advisories page , to determine exposure and a complete
upgrade solution.
In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded
contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software
configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release.
If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco
Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance
providers.
Customers Without Service Contracts
Customers who purchase directly from Cisco but do not hold a Cisco service
contract and customers who make purchases through third-party vendors but
are unsuccessful in obtaining fixed software through their point of sale
should obtain upgrades by contacting the Cisco TAC: https://www.cisco.com/c
/en/us/support/web/tsd-cisco-worldwide-contacts.html
Customers should have the product serial number available and be prepared
to provide the URL of this advisory as evidence of entitlement to a free
upgrade.
Cisco ASA, FMC, and FTD Software
To help customers determine their exposure to vulnerabilities in Cisco ASA,
FMC, and FTD Software, Cisco provides the Cisco Software Checker . This
tool identifies any Cisco security advisories that impact a specific
software release and the earliest release that fixes the vulnerabilities
that are described in each advisory ("First Fixed"). If applicable, the
tool also returns the earliest release that fixes all the vulnerabilities
that are described in all the advisories that the Software Checker
identifies ("Combined First Fixed").
To use the tool, go to the Cisco Software Checker page and follow the
instructions. Alternatively, use the following form to search for
vulnerabilities that affect a specific software release. To use the form,
follow these steps:
1. Choose which advisories the tool will search-all advisories, only
advisories with a Critical or High Security Impact Rating (SIR) , or
only this advisory.
2. Choose the appropriate software.
3. Choose the appropriate platform.
4. Enter a release number-for example, 9.16.2.11 for Cisco ASA Software or
6.6.7 for Cisco FTD Software.
5. Click Check .
[2 ] [ ] [Critical,High,Medium]
[Only this advisory ] [Cisco ASA Software]
[Any Platform ]
[ ] [Check]
For instructions on upgrading an FTD device, see Cisco Firepower Management
Center Upgrade Guide .
Additional Resources
For help determining the best Cisco ASA, FMC, or FTD Software release, see
the following Recommended Releases documents. If a security advisory
recommends a later release, Cisco recommends following the advisory
guidance.
Cisco ASA Compatibility
Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Upgrade Guide
Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Compatibility Guide
Recommendations
o After upgrading to a release with the fix for this vulnerability, Cisco
recommends that customers check the output of the dir disk0: command on the
device CLI for any new .zip files that were not showing up before the
upgrade.
If a new file named client_bundle_install.zip or any other unusual .zip
file appears after the upgrade, copy that file off the device using the
copy command and contact psirt@cisco.com referencing CVE-2024-20359.
Include the outputs of the dir disk0: and show version commands from the
device and the .zip file that was extracted from the device.
Exploitation and Public Announcements
o Cisco has confirmed that this vulnerability has been exploited. Cisco
strongly recommends that customers upgrade to fixed software to resolve
this vulnerability. Customers are also strongly encouraged to monitor
system logs for indicators of undocumented configuration changes,
unscheduled reboots, and any anomalous credential activity.
Source
o Cisco would like to thank the following organizations for supporting this
investigation:
Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, a part of the Communications
Security Establishment
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Cisco Security Vulnerability Policy
o To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and
publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy . This document also
contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security
vulnerability information from Cisco.
Subscribe to Cisco Security Notifications
o Subscribe
Related to This Advisory
o Cisco Event Response: Attacks Against Cisco Firewall Platforms
URL
o https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-asaftd-persist-rce-FLsNXF4h
Revision History
o +----------+---------------------------+----------+--------+--------------+
| Version | Description | Section | Status | Date |
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| 1.0 | Initial public release. | - | Final | 2024-APR-24 |
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