Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the configuration of the Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) used in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software, Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software, and Cisco FXOS Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to improper resource management in the context of user session management. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to an affected system and performing many simultaneous successful Secure Shell (SSH) logins. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to exhaust system resources and cause the device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker needs valid user credentials on the system.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Firepower 9300 Firmware | r114 |
| Cisco | Firepower 9300 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower Extensible Operating System | <= 2.2 |
| Cisco | Firepower Threat Defense | <= 6.1.0 |
| Cisco | Secure Firewall Management Center | <= 6.1.0 |
| Cisco | Firepower 1000 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 2100 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-12700?
CVE-2019-12700 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the configuration of the Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) used in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software, Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software, and Cisco FXO...
How severe is CVE-2019-12700?
CVE-2019-12700 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12700?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Firepower 9300 Firmware, Cisco Firepower 9300, Cisco Firepower Extensible Operating System, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense, Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center.