CVE-2018-0237: cisco advanced_malware_protection_for_endpoints Improper Input Validation

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-0237 is a medium (CVSS 5.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in cisco advanced_malware_protection_for_endpoints. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 67.5% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 19-04-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 29-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in the file type detection mechanism of the Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints macOS Connector could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass malware detection. The vulnerability occurs because the software relies on only the file extension for detecting DMG files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a DMG file with a nonstandard extension to a device that is running an affected AMP for Endpoints macOS Connector. An exploit could allow the attacker to bypass configured malware detection. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve34034.

• CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
• CWE-706Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or ReferenceThe product uses a name or reference to access a resource, but the name/reference resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.