Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the stream reassembly component of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software, Cisco FirePOWER Services Software for ASA, and Cisco Firepower Management Center Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass filtering protections. The vulnerability is due to improper reassembly of traffic streams. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted streams through an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to bypass filtering and deliver malicious requests to protected systems that would otherwise be blocked.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Firepower Services Software For Asa | All versions |
| Cisco | Firepower Threat Defense | All versions |
| Cisco | Secure Firewall Management Center | >= 2.9.12, <= 2.9.12.15 |
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-2019-1978?
CVE-2019-1978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the stream reassembly component of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software, Cisco FirePOWER Services Software for ASA, and Cisco Firepower Management Center Software could allow an ...
How severe is CVE-2019-1978?
CVE-2019-1978 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-2019-1978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Firepower Services Software For Asa, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense, Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center.