Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the Dynamic Access Policies (DAP) feature of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to reload unexpectedly. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need valid remote access VPN user credentials on the affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of data in HTTPS POST requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTPS POST request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Adaptive Security Appliance Software | 9.8.1 |
| Cisco | Firepower Threat Defense | 6.2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-20408?
CVE-2024-20408 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the Dynamic Access Policies (DAP) feature of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, remote ...
How severe is CVE-2024-20408?
CVE-2024-20408 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-20408?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense.