Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the implementation of the Lua interpreter integrated in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the underlying Linux operating system of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient restrictions on the allowed Lua function calls within the context of user-supplied Lua scripts. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to trigger a heap overflow condition and execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the underlying Linux operating system of an affected device.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance | < 9.6.4.36 |
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | >= 9.7, < 9.8.4.15 |
| Cisco | Secure Firewall Management Center | < 6.2.3.16 |
| Cisco | Firepower Threat Defense | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2PatchVendor Advisory
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-15992?
CVE-2019-15992 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the implementation of the Lua interpreter integrated in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticat...
How severe is CVE-2019-15992?
CVE-2019-15992 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-15992?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software, Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense.