Arbitrary file write as root via path traversal in Cisco Secure Firewall FMC/FTD sftunnel file synchronization
A vulnerability in the sftunnel functionality of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Software allows an authenticated remote attacker with administrative privileges to write arbitrary files as root on the underlying operating system. The issue is caused by insufficient validation of the directory path used during file synchronization, enabling a crafted directory path to escape the expected file location and result in creation or replacement of arbitrary files on the host OS.
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