Learn about CVE-2020-3315 affecting Cisco products. Find out how attackers can bypass file policies, the impact, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
Cisco Snort HTTP Detection Engine File Policy Bypass Vulnerability
Understanding CVE-2020-3315
What is CVE-2020-3315?
The CVE-2020-3315 vulnerability affects multiple Cisco products due to errors in the Snort detection engine's handling of specific HTTP responses. It could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass configured file policies on the system.
The Impact of CVE-2020-3315
Exploiting this vulnerability could enable an attacker to deliver a malicious payload to the network by bypassing configured file policies.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-3315
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the Snort detection engine allows attackers to bypass configured file policies on affected systems by sending crafted HTTP packets.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted HTTP packets through the affected system.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
It is crucial to apply the security updates released by Cisco to address the vulnerability.