Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the file type detection mechanism of the Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints macOS Connector could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass malware detection. The vulnerability occurs because the software relies on only the file extension for detecting DMG files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a DMG file with a nonstandard extension to a device that is running an affected AMP for Endpoints macOS Connector. An exploit could allow the attacker to bypass configured malware detection. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve34034.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Advanced Malware Protection For Endpoints | 1.4\(5\) |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2018/02/25/research-compressed-files-auThird Party Advisory
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2018/02/25/research-compressed-files-auThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-0237?
CVE-2018-0237 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the file type detection mechanism of the Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints macOS Connector could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass malware dete...
How severe is CVE-2018-0237?
CVE-2018-0237 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-0237?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Advanced Malware Protection For Endpoints.