The vulnerability of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) microprogramming software lies in the lack of a mechanism for assigning internal resource access levels for debugging purposes. This allows attackers to elevate their privileges and execute arbitrary commands.

The vulnerability of Microprogramming Software in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances ASA and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense FTD is related to deficiencies in the mechanism for assigning internal resource access levels for debugging purposes. Exploiting this vulnerability can allow attackers to...