An authenticated, local attacker with administrator privileges can achieve root-level command execution on Cisco ASA and FTD devices by restoring a maliciously crafted backup file due to improper input sanitization (CVE-2024-20358, CVSS 6.0). Affected versions include Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software 9.8.1, 9.8.1.5, 9.8.1.7, 9.8.2, and 9.8.2.8. Cisco has released software updates to address this vulnerability, and there are no available workarounds.
A vulnerability in the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) restore functionality that is available in Cisco ASA Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with root -level privileges. Administrator -level privileges are required to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability exists because the contents of a backup file are improperly sanitized at restore time. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by restoring a crafted backup file to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying Linux operating system as root . Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-asaftd-cmd-inj-ZJV8Wysm For more information on the vulnerability that is described in this advisory, see Cisco Event Response: Attacks Against Cisco Firewall Platforms . <br/>Security Impact Rating: Medium <br/>CVE: CVE-2024-20358