Cisco_FTD_Hotfix_O-6.5.0.5-3.sh.REL.tar: Firepower Threat Defense 6.5.0 Hotfix for CVE-2020-3452 Vulnerability Download Link

Introduction to Cisco_FTD_Hotfix_O-6.5.0.5-3.sh.REL.tar

Cisco_FTD_Hotfix_O-6.5.0.5-3.sh.REL.tar is an urgent security patch released by Cisco on August 18, 2020 to address critical vulnerabilities in Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) 6.5.0 deployments. This hotfix specifically resolves CVE-2020-3452 – a path traversal vulnerability affecting devices with active WebVPN/AnyConnect configurations that could allow unauthorized file read access.

The package applies to Firepower 2100/4100/9300 series appliances and FTDv virtual instances running 6.5.0 base code. It maintains backward compatibility with Firepower Management Center (FMC) 6.5.0+ while introducing enhanced input validation for SSL VPN request handling.

Key Features and Improvements

1. Critical Vulnerability Remediation

• Patches directory traversal exploit in WebVPN file services (CSCwd98765)
• Adds URI path normalization for all WebVPN/AnyConnect requests
• Restricts file access to authorized webvpn directory only

2. Performance Optimizations

• Reduces CPU utilization by 15% during peak SSL decryption
• Improves memory management for configurations with 10,000+ concurrent VPN sessions
• Accelerates policy deployment through REST API optimizations

3. Enhanced Logging

• Introduces real-time alerts for abnormal path traversal attempts
• Adds forensic logging for WebVPN file access events
• Supports integration with Cisco SecureX threat response workflows

Compatibility and Requirements

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