CVE-2018-0278 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the management console of Cisco Firepower System Software allows remote attackers to access sensitive data due to insufficient cross-origin domain protection for the WebSocket protocol.

Understanding CVE-2018-0278

This CVE involves a weakness in the Cisco Firepower System Software management console that could be exploited by remote unauthorized attackers.

What is CVE-2018-0278?

The vulnerability in Cisco Firepower System Software's management console allows attackers to gain access to sensitive system information by tricking users into visiting a malicious website.

The Impact of CVE-2018-0278

If successfully exploited, attackers can retrieve policy or configuration data from the affected software and potentially launch further attacks against the management console.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-0278

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from insufficient protection of cross-origin domains for the WebSocket protocol.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco Firepower System Software
Version: Cisco Firepower System Software

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers need to trick users into visiting a harmful website designed to send requests to the affected application while the user is logged in with an active session cookie.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-0278 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the affected software to the latest version provided by Cisco.
Educate users about the risks of visiting unknown or harmful websites.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Regularly monitor and audit network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates released by Cisco promptly to address the vulnerability.