ID

VAR-200806-0204

CVE

CVE-2008-2055

TITLE

Cisco PIX/ASA of TCP ACK Service disruption in packet processing (DoS) Vulnerabilities

DESCRIPTION

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco PIX security appliance 7.1.x before 7.1(2)70, 7.2.x before 7.2(4), and 8.0.x before 8.0(3)10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted TCP ACK packet to the device interface. Cisco PIX and Cisco ASA are prone to multiple denial-of-service vulnerabilities and an unauthorized-access vulnerability. An attacker can exploit these issues to bypass ACL lists and to cause an affected device to reboot or crash. This security advisory outlines details of these vulnerabilities: * Crafted TCP ACK Packet Vulnerability * Crafted TLS Packet Vulnerability * Instant Messenger Inspection Vulnerability * Vulnerability Scan Denial of Service * Control-plane Access Control List Vulnerability The first four vulnerabilities may lead to a denial of service (DoS) condition and the fifth vulnerability may allow an attacker to bypass control-plane access control lists (ACL). Note: These vulnerabilities are independent of each other. A device may be affected by one vulnerability and not affected by another. Cisco has released free software updates that address these vulnerabilities. Workarounds that mitigate some of these vulnerabilities are available. This advisory is posted at http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20080604-asa.shtml Affected Products ================= Vulnerable Products +------------------ The following are the details about each vulnerability described within this advisory. Software versions prior to 7.1(2)70 on the 7.1.x release, 7.2(4) on the 7.2.x release, and 8.0 (3)10 on the 8.0.x release are affected. Devices running software versions on the 8.0 release that are configured for Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH), WebVPN, SSL VPN, or ASDM enabled are affected by this vulnerability. Note: Devices running IPv4 and IPv6 are affected by this vulnerability. Devices running software versions in the 7.0.x and 7.1.x releases are not vulnerable. Additionally, devices that do not have Instant Messaging Inspection enabled are not vulnerable. Note: Instant Messaging Inspection is disabled by default. Control-plane Access Control List Vulnerability +---------------------------------------------- Cisco ASA and Cisco PIX devices are affected by a vulnerability if the device is configured to use control-plane ACLs and if it is running software versions prior to 8.0(3)9 on the 8.0.x release. Devices running software versions 7.x or 8.1.x are not vulnerable. Note: Control-plane ACLs were first introduced in software version 8.0(2). The control-plane ACLs are not enabled by default. The show version command-line interface (CLI) command can be used to determine if a vulnerable version of the Cisco PIX or Cisco ASA software is running. Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable +-------------------------------- The Cisco Firewall Services Module (FWSM) is not affected by any of these vulnerabilities. Cisco PIX security appliances running versions 6.x are not vulnerable. No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by these vulnerabilities. Details ======= This Security Advisory describes multiple distinct vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities are independent of each other. 1. Only packets destined to the device (not transiting the device) may trigger the effects of this vulnerability. Devices running software versions on the 8.0 release that are configured for Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH), WebVPN, SSL VPN, or ASDM enabled are affected by this vulnerability. The telnet command is used identify the IP addresses from which the security appliance accepts Telnet connections. ASA(config)# telnet 192.168.10.0 255.255.255.0 inside In the previous example, the Cisco ASA is configured to accept Telnet connections on the inside interface from the 192.168.10.0/24 network. Note: You cannot use Telnet to the lowest security interface unless you use Telnet inside an IPSec tunnel. ASDM management sessions are enabled via the http server enable and http commands. The ssh command is used identify the IP addresses from which the security appliance accepts SSH connections. For example: ASA(config)# ssh 192.168.10.0 255.255.255.0 inside In the previous example the Cisco ASA is configured to accept SSH connections on the inside interface from the 192.168.10.0/24 network. Clientless WebVPN, SSL VPN Client, and AnyConnect connections are enabled via the webvpn command. For example, the following configuration shows a Cisco ASA with WebVPN configured and enabled. In this case the ASA will listen for WebVPN connections on the default port, TCP port 443: http server enable ! webvpn enable outside Note that with this particular configuration, the device is vulnerable to attacks coming from the outside interface. This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCsm84110 and has been assigned Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifier CVE-2008-2055. 2. Crafted TLS Packet Vulnerability +---------------------------------- Transport Layer Security (TLS) is the replacement for the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol. It is a protocol that provides, via cryptography, secure communications between two end-points. In all these scenarios, the PIX and ASA may be affected by a vulnerability in the handling of the TLS protocol that may lead to a reload of the device when it processes specially crafted TLS packets. Note: Only packets destined to the device (not transiting the device) may trigger the effects of this vulnerability. The following list contains some of the applications within the Cisco ASA and Cisco PIX devices that use TLS: * Clientless WebVPN, SSL VPN Client, and AnyConnect Connections * ASDM (HTTPS) Management Sessions * Cut-Through Proxy for Network Access * TLS Proxy for Encrypted Voice Inspection Clientless WebVPN, SSL VPN Client, and AnyConnect Connections +------------------------------------------------------------ Clientless WebVPN, SSL VPN Client, and AnyConnect connections are enabled via the webvpn command. For example, the following configuration shows a Cisco ASA with WebVPN configured and enabled. In this case the ASA will listen for WebVPN connections on the default port, TCP port 443: http server enable ! webvpn enable outside Note that with this particular configuration, the device is vulnerable to attacks coming from the outside interface. ASDM (HTTPS) Management Sessions +------------------------------- ASDM management sessions are enabled via the http server enable and http commands. For example, the following configuration shows an ASA configured for remote HTTPS management: http server enable http 192.168.0.0 255.255.255.0 inside Note that with this particular configuration the device is vulnerable to attacks coming from the inside interface and from the 192.168.0.0/ 24 IP sub-network. Cut-Through Proxy for Network Access +------------------------------------ The cut-through proxy feature is used to authenticate users before they can access the network. The following is an example of a configuration that requires users to authenticate before they can be granted network access: access-list auth-proxy extended permit tcp any any eq www access-list auth-proxy extended permit tcp any any eq telnet access-list auth-proxy extended permit tcp any any eq https ! aaa authentication match auth-proxy inside LOCAL aaa authentication secure-http-client aaa authentication listener https inside port https A configuration affected by this vulnerability will contain the command aaa authentication secure-http-client or aaa authentication listener https inside port <port number>. Note that with the configuration in the preceding example, the device is vulnerable to attacks coming from the inside interface. TLS Proxy for Encrypted Voice Inspection +--------------------------------------- The TLS proxy for encrypted voice inspection feature allows the security appliance to decrypt, inspect and modify (as needed, for example, performing NAT fixup), and re-encrypt voice signaling traffic while all of the existing VoIP inspection functions for SCCP and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) protocols are preserved. Once voice signaling is decrypted, the plain-text signaling message is passed to the existing inspection engines. The security appliance accomplishes this by acting as a TLS proxy between the IP phone and Cisco Unified CallManager and Cisco Unified Communications Manager, which implies that TLS sessions are terminating on the security appliance. This is done over TCP ports 2443 and 5061. If the output contains the text tls-proxy: active and some statistics, then the device has a vulnerable configuration. The following example shows a vulnerable Cisco ASA Security Appliance: ASA# show service-policy | include tls Inspect: sip tls-proxy myproxy, packet 0, drop 0, reset-drop 0 tls-proxy: active sess 0, most sess 0, byte 0 Inspect: skinny tls-proxy myproxy, packet 0, drop 0, reset-drop 0 tls-proxy: active sess 0, most sess 0, byte 0 ASA# This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCsm26841 and has been assigned the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifier CVE-2008-2056. 3. Instant Messenger Inspection Vulnerability +-------------------------------------------- The Cisco ASA and Cisco PIX Instant Messenger (IM) inspection engine is used to apply fine grained controls on the IM application usage within your network. More information on the IM inspection feature and its configuration can be found at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa80/configuration/guide/inspect.html#wp1479354 This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCso22981 and has been assigned Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifier CVE-2008-2057. 4. Certain vulnerability (port) scanners will cause the system to reload. Note: This vulnerability is affected by traffic destined to the device on TCP port 443. The Cisco ASA and Cisco PIX security appliances use TCP port 443 for Clientless WebVPN, SSL VPN Client, AnyConnect client connections, HTTPS Management Sessions, Cut-Through Proxy for Network Access, and TLS Proxy for Encrypted Voice Inspection. Please refer to the details of the Crafted TLS Packet Vulnerability for additional information on these services. This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCsj60659 and has been assigned Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifier CVE-2008-2058. 5. Control-plane Access Control List Vulnerability +------------------------------------------------- Control-plane ACLs are designed to protect traffic destined to the security appliance. The following example uses the show running-config | include control-plane command to determine if a control-plane ACL is configured on the device: ASA# show running-config | include control-plane access-group 101 in interface inside control-plane ASA# This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCsm67466 and has been assigned Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifier CVE-2008-2059. Vulnerability Scoring Details ============================= Cisco has provided scores for the vulnerabilities in this advisory based on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). The CVSS scoring in this Security Advisory is done in accordance with CVSS version 2.0. CVSS is a standards-based scoring method that conveys vulnerability severity and helps determine urgency and priority of response. Cisco has provided a base and temporal score. Customers can then compute environmental scores to assist in determining the impact of the vulnerability in individual networks. Cisco has provided an FAQ to answer additional questions regarding CVSS at http://www.cisco.com/web/about/security/intelligence/cvss-qandas.html Cisco has also provided a CVSS calculator to help compute the environmental impact for individual networks at http://intellishield.cisco.com/security/alertmanager/cvss CSCsm84110 - Crafted TCP ACK Packet Vulnerability CVSS Base Score - 7.8 Access Vector - Network Access Complexity - Low Authentication - None Confidentiality Impact - None Integrity Impact - None Availability Impact - Complete CVSS Temporal Score - 6.4 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed CSCsm26841 - Crafted TLS Packet Vulnerability CVSS Base Score - 7.8 Access Vector - Network Access Complexity - Low Authentication - None Confidentiality Impact - None Integrity Impact - None Availability Impact - Complete CVSS Temporal Score - 6.4 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed CSCso22981 - Instant Messenger Inspection Vulnerability CVSS Base Score - 7.8 Access Vector - Network Access Complexity - Low Authentication - None Confidentiality Impact - None Integrity Impact - None Availability Impact - Complete CVSS Temporal Score - 6.4 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed CSCsj60659 - Vulnerability Scan Denial of Service CVSS Base Score - 7.8 Access Vector - Network Access Complexity - Low Authentication - None Confidentiality Impact - None Integrity Impact - None Availability Impact - Complete CVSS Temporal Score - 6.4 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed CSCsm67466 - Control-plane Access Control List Vulnerability CVSS Base Score - 7.8 Access Vector - Network Access Complexity - Low Authentication - None Confidentiality Impact - Complete Integrity Impact - None Availability Impact - None CVSS Temporal Score - 6.4 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed Impact ====== Successful exploitation of the first four vulnerabilities may cause a reload of the affected device. Repeated exploitation could result in a sustained Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition. Successful exploitation of the fifth vulnerability may allow an attacker to bypass control-plane ACLs and successfully send malicious traffic to the device. Software Versions and Fixes =========================== When considering software upgrades, also consult http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt and any subsequent advisories to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution. In all cases, customers should exercise caution to be certain the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or your contracted maintenance provider for assistance. The following list contains the first fixed software release of each vulnerability: +---------------------------------------+ | | Affected | First | | Vulnerability | Release | Fixed | | | | Release | |---------------+----------+------------| | | 7.0 | Not | | | | vulnerable | | |----------+------------| | | 7.1 | 7.1(2)70 | |Crafted TCP |----------+------------| | ACK Packet | 7.2 | 7.2(4) | |Vulnerability |----------+------------| | | 8.0 | 8.0(3)10 | | |----------+------------| | | 8.1 | Not | | | | vulnerable | |---------------+----------+------------| | | 7.0 | Not | | | | vulnerable | | |----------+------------| | | 7.1 | Not | | Crafted TLS | | vulnerable | |Packet |----------+------------| | Vulnerability | 7.2 | Not | | | | vulnerable | | |----------+------------| | | 8.0 | 8.0(3)9 | | |----------+------------| | | 8.1 | 8.1(1)1 | |---------------+----------+------------| | | 7.0 | Not | | | | vulnerable | | |----------+------------| | Instant | 7.1 | Not | | Messenger | | vulnerable | |Inspection |----------+------------| | Vulnerability | 7.2 | 7.2(4) | | |----------+------------| | | 8.0 | 8.0(3)10 | | |----------+------------| | | 8.1 | 8.1(1)2 | |---------------+----------+------------| | | 7.0 | Not | | | | vulnerable | | |----------+------------| | | 7.1 | Not | | Vulnerability | | vulnerable | |Scan Denial |----------+------------| | of Service | 7.2 | 7.2(3)2 | | |----------+------------| | | 8.0 | 8.0(2)17 | | |----------+------------| | | 8.1 | Not | | | | vulnerable | |---------------+----------+------------| | | 7.0 | Not | | | | vulnerable | | |----------+------------| | | 7.1 | Not | | Control-plane | | vulnerable | |Access |----------+------------| | Control List | 7.2 | Not | | Vulnerability | | vulnerable | | |----------+------------| | | 8.0 | 8.0(3)9 | | |----------+------------| | | 8.1 | Not | | | | vulnerable | +---------------------------------------+ Fixed PIX software can be downloaded from: http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/pix?psrtdcat20e2 Fix ASA software can be downloaded from: http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/asa?psrtdcat20e2 Workarounds =========== This Security Advisory describes multiple distinct vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities and their respective workarounds are independent of each other. Crafted TCP ACK Packet Vulnerability +----------------------------------- As a workaround and best practice allow Telnet, SSH, and ASDM connections from only trusted hosts in your network. Additionally, filters that deny TCP ports 22, 23, 80, and 443 packets may be deployed throughout the network as part of a transit ACL (tACL) policy for protection of traffic which enters the network at ingress access points. This policy should be configured to protect the network device where the filter is applied and other devices behind it. Filters for packets using TCP ports 22, 23, 80, and 443 should also be deployed in front of vulnerable network devices so that traffic is only allowed from trusted clients. Additional information about tACLs is available in "Transit Access Control Lists : Filtering at Your Edge": http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk648/tk361/technologies_white_paper09186a00801afc76.shtml Crafted TLS Packet Vulnerability +------------------------------- There are no workarounds for this vulnerability. Instant Messenger Inspection Vulnerability The only workaround for this vulnerability is to disable IM inspection on the security appliance. Port Scan Denial of Service Vulnerability +---------------------------------------- There are no workarounds for this vulnerability. Control-plane Access Control List Vulnerability +---------------------------------------------- There are no workarounds for this vulnerability. Additional mitigation techniques that can be deployed on Cisco devices within the network are available in the Cisco Applied Mitigation Bulletin companion document for this advisory: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-amb-20080604-asa.shtml Obtaining Fixed Software ======================== Cisco has released free software updates that address these vulnerabilities. Prior to deploying software, customers should consult their maintenance provider or check the software for feature set compatibility and known issues specific to their environment. Customers may only install and expect support for the feature sets they have purchased. By installing, downloading, accessing or otherwise using such software upgrades, customers agree to be bound by the terms of Cisco's software license terms found at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/prod_warranties_item09186a008088e31f.html, or as otherwise set forth at Cisco.com Downloads at http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-usingswc.shtml Do not contact psirt@cisco.com or security-alert@cisco.com for software upgrades. Customers with Service Contracts +------------------------------- Customers with contracts should obtain upgraded software through their regular update channels. For most customers, this means that upgrades should be obtained through the Software Center on Cisco's worldwide website at http://www.cisco.com. Customers using Third Party Support Organizations +------------------------------------------------ Customers whose Cisco products are provided or maintained through prior or existing agreements with third-party support organizations, such as Cisco Partners, authorized resellers, or service providers should contact that support organization for guidance and assistance with the appropriate course of action in regards to this advisory. The effectiveness of any workaround or fix is dependent on specific customer situations, such as product mix, network topology, traffic behavior, and organizational mission. Due to the variety of affected products and releases, customers should consult with their service provider or support organization to ensure any applied workaround or fix is the most appropriate for use in the intended network before it is deployed. 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remote

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input validation

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