CVE-2024-20339
CVE-2024-20339 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-476.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18054
- Weakness: CWE-476
- Affected product: Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in the TLS processing feature of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software for Cisco Firepower 2100 Series could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to an issue that occurs when TLS traffic is processed. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending certain TLS traffic over IPv4 through an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition and impacting traffic to and through the affected device.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20339?
- A vulnerability in the TLS processing feature of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software for Cisco Firepower 2100 Series could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to an issue that occurs when TLS traffic is processed. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending certain TLS traffic over IPv4 through an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition and impacting traffic to and through the affected device.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20339?
- CVE-2024-20339 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-20339 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-20339?
- CVE-2024-20339 primarily affects Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software. In total, 80 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-20339?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-20339 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-20339 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18054.
- When was CVE-2024-20339 published?
- CVE-2024-20339 was published on 2024-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-fmc-xss-M446vbEO
- https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ftd-tls-dos-QXYE5Ufy
- https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/viewErp.x?alertId=ERP-75300
Affected products (80)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.2.3.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.4.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower_threat_defense_software:6.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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