Security readout for executives and security teams
Cisco Firepower could fail to block a malware file over SMB when a large file transfer partially succeeds and then resets. The issue matters because a security control configured to drop malicious SMB files may let the file pass instead. Exposure is limited to Cisco Firepower System Software releases prior to 6.2.3 with one or more file action policies configured, specifically where SMB file traffic traverses the device. Treat as a targeted security-control bypass, not a general system compromise. Prioritize remediation where Firepower is relied upon to block SMB malware, especially between user networks and file shares. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Cisco Firepower System Software to 6.2.3 or later, per Cisco guidance.; Review Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20180418-fss1 for platform-specific fixed releases and caveats.; Restrict SMB traffic across security boundaries where business operations allow..
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- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180418-fss1CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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