CVE-2015-6427
Overview
CVE-2015-6427 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting cisco firesight_system_software. It was published on December 18, 2015.
Technical Description
Cisco FireSIGHT Management Center allows remote attackers to bypass the HTTP attack detection feature and avoid triggering Snort IDS rules via an SSL session that is mishandled after decryption, aka Bug ID CSCux53437.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update firesight_system_software to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-6427?
CVE-2015-6427 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting cisco firesight_system_software. It was published on December 18, 2015.
How severe is CVE-2015-6427?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-6427?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update firesight_system_software to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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