CVE-2023-20246

Description

Multiple Cisco products are affected by a vulnerability in Snort access control policies that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the configured policies on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to a logic error that occurs when the access control policies are being populated. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by establishing a connection to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass configured access control rules on the affected system.

Category

5.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software
Affected: Cisco Cisco Umbrella Insights Virtual Appliance
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20246?
CVE-2023-20246 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-20246?
To fix CVE-2023-20246, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-20246 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-20246 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-20246?
CVE-2023-20246 affects Cisco Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software, Cisco Cisco Umbrella Insights Virtual Appliance.
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