A vulnerability in the logging configuration of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) policies for Cisco FirePOWER System Software 5.3.0 through 6.2.2 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition due to high consumption of system resources. The vulnerability is due to the logging of certain TCP packets by the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a flood of crafted TCP packets to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a DoS condition. The success of an exploit is dependent on how an administrator has configured logging for SSL policies for a device. This vulnerability affects Cisco FirePOWER System Software that is configured to log connections by using SSL policy default actions. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd07072.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from cisco organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2017, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2017-05-22T01:29:00.243
2025-04-20T01:37:25.860
Deferred
CVSSv3.0: 7.5 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
10.0
6.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | cisco | firepower_threat_defense | 5.3.0 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | firepower_threat_defense | 5.4.0 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | firepower_threat_defense | 6.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | firepower_threat_defense | 6.0.1 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | firepower_threat_defense | 6.0.1.3 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | firepower_threat_defense | 6.1.0 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | firepower_threat_defense | 6.1.0.2 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | firepower_threat_defense | 6.2.0 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | firepower_threat_defense | 6.2.1 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | firepower_threat_defense | 6.2.2 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | firepower_threat_defense | 6.2_base | Yes |
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