CVE-2017-3887

5.9 MEDIUM 1% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

A vulnerability in the detection engine that handles Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) packets for Cisco Firepower System Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition because the Snort process unexpectedly restarts. This vulnerability affects Cisco Firepower System Software prior to the first fixed release when it is configured with an SSL Decrypt-Resign policy. More Information: CSCvb62292. Known Affected Releases: 6.0.1 6.1.0 6.2.0. Known Fixed Releases: 6.2.0 6.1.0.2.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 1.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2017-04-07 17:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-08-11 19:33 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.9 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2017-04-07 17:59 UTC
Last modified: 2026-08-11 19:33 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-755
Record status: Modified

Affected

Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense 6.0.1
Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense 6.1.0
Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense 6.2.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 5.9

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record