ID

VAR-200901-0451

CVE

CVE-2008-3820

TITLE

Cisco Security Manager IPS Event Viewer Remote Unauthorized TCP Port Access Vulnerability

DESCRIPTION

Cisco Security Manager 3.1 and 3.2 before 3.2.2, when Cisco IPS Event Viewer (IEV) is used, exposes TCP ports used by the MySQL daemon and IEV server, which allows remote attackers to obtain "root access" to IEV via unspecified use of TCP sessions to these ports. Attackers can exploit this issue to obtain SYSTEM-level access to data and to the Security Manager service. Successful exploits can result in the complete compromise of affected computers. This issue is tracked by Cisco Bug ID CSCsv66897. This issue affects Security Manager 3.0 up to 3.2. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Did you know that a change in our assessment rating, exploit code availability, or if an updated patch is released by the vendor, is not part of this mailing-list? Click here to learn more: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Cisco Security Manager Security Bypass Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA33633 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/33633/ CRITICAL: Moderately critical IMPACT: Security Bypass, Manipulation of data WHERE: >From local network SOFTWARE: Cisco Security Manager (CSM) 3.x http://secunia.com/advisories/product/18842/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in Cisco Security Manager, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions. This vulnerability is reported in versions 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.2, and 3.2.1. SOLUTION: Update to a fixed version. Please see vendor advisory for a patch matrix. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Reported by vendor. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: cisco-sa-20090121-csm: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080a6192a.shtml ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- . An unauthenticated, remote attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access the MySQL databases or IEV server. Cisco has released free software updates that address this vulnerability. A workaround is also available to mitigate this vulnerability. As part of Cisco Security Manager installation, the Cisco IEV is installed by default. The IEV is a Java-based application that allows users to view and manage alerts for up to five sensors, including the ability to report top alerts, attackers, and victims over a specified number of hours or days. Users can connect to and view alerts in real time or via imported log files, configure filters and views to help manage alerts, and import and export event data for further analysis. These ports could allow remote, unauthenticated root access to the IEV database and server. The IEV database contains events that are collected from Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) devices. The IEV server allows an unauthenticated user to add, delete, or modify the devices that are added into the IEV. This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID: CSCsv66897 This vulnerability have been assigned the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifiers CVE-2008-3820. 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 CSCsv66897: Cisco Security Manager/IEV: TCP Ports open for remote connection without any authentication CVSS Base Score - 8.8 Access Vector - Network Access Complexity - Medium Authentication - None Confidentiality Impact - Complete Integrity Impact - Complete Availability Impact - None CVSS Temporal Score - 7.3 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed Impact ====== Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in remote root access to the IEV database or to the IEV Server. 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. A software patch for Cisco Security Manager versions 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.2 and 3.2.1 is available for download at: http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/csm-app?psrtdcat20e2 The patch file names by Cisco Security Manager version follow: +------------------------------------------+ | Cisco | | | Security | Patch Filename | | Manager | | | version | | |-----------+------------------------------| | 3.0.x and | Not Vulnerable | | earlier | | |-----------+------------------------------| | 3.1 | CSM310PatchCSCsv66897.zip | |-----------+------------------------------| | 3.1.1.SP3 | CSM311SP3PatchCSCsv66897.zip | |-----------+------------------------------| | 3.2.SP2 | CSM320SP2PatchCSCsv66897.zip | |-----------+------------------------------| | 3.2.1.SP1 | CSM321SP1PatchCSCsv66897.zip | |-----------+------------------------------| | 3.2.2 | Not Vulnerable | +------------------------------------------+ Please read the corresponding readme files for installation instructions. Workarounds =========== In the event that Cisco IEV is not being used, administrators are advised to disable the functionality until a patch is applied. To disable IEV on Cisco Security Manager, perform the following steps: 1. 2. Open the Services dialog box (Choose Start > Administrative Tools > Services). 3. Locate the Cisco IPS Event Viewer service and open Properties. 4. Change Startup Type: to Disabled and click Ok. 5. Stop the Cisco IPS Event Viewer service. 6. 7. Confirm that the Cisco IPS Event Viewer service has not restarted. Additional mitigations 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-20090121-csm.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. Customers without Service Contracts +---------------------------------- Customers who purchase direct from Cisco but do not hold a Cisco service contract, and customers who purchase through third-party vendors but are unsuccessful in obtaining fixed software through their point of sale should acquire upgrades by contacting the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC). TAC contacts are as follows. * +1 800 553 2447 (toll free from within North America) * +1 408 526 7209 (toll call from anywhere in the world) * e-mail: tac@cisco.com Customers should have their product serial number available and be prepared to give the URL of this notice as evidence of entitlement to a free upgrade. Free upgrades for non-contract customers must be requested through the TAC. Refer to http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_worldwide_contacts.html for additional TAC contact information, including localized telephone numbers, and instructions and e-mail addresses for use in various languages. Exploitation and Public Announcements ===================================== Cisco PSIRT is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory. This vulnerability was discovered through internal Cisco testing. Status of this Notice: FINAL ============================ THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND DOES NOT IMPLY ANY KIND OF GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. YOUR USE OF THE INFORMATION ON THE DOCUMENT OR MATERIALS LINKED FROM THE DOCUMENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. CISCO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR UPDATE THIS DOCUMENT AT ANY TIME. A stand-alone copy or Paraphrase of the text of this document that omits the distribution URL in the following section is an uncontrolled copy, and may lack important information or contain factual errors. Distribution ============ This advisory is posted on Cisco's worldwide website at : http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20090121-csm.shtml In addition to worldwide web posting, a text version of this notice is clear-signed with the Cisco PSIRT PGP key and is posted to the following e-mail and Usenet news recipients. * cust-security-announce@cisco.com * first-bulletins@lists.first.org * bugtraq@securityfocus.com * vulnwatch@vulnwatch.org * cisco@spot.colorado.edu * cisco-nsp@puck.nether.net * full-disclosure@lists.grok.org.uk * comp.dcom.sys.cisco@newsgate.cisco.com Future updates of this advisory, if any, will be placed on Cisco's worldwide website, but may or may not be actively announced on mailing lists or newsgroups. Users concerned about this problem are encouraged to check the above URL for any updates. Revision History ================ +---------------------------------------+ | Revision | | Initial | | 1.0 | 2009-January-21 | public | | | | release | +---------------------------------------+ Cisco Security Procedures ========================= Complete information on reporting security vulnerabilities in Cisco products, obtaining assistance with security incidents, and registering to receive security information from Cisco, is available on Cisco's worldwide website at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html This includes instructions for press inquiries regarding Cisco security notices. All Cisco security advisories are available at http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.8 (Darwin) iEYEARECAAYFAkl3Q3QACgkQ86n/Gc8U/uCrVwCgjzYJzcc9npFzFfdAnudO1QYC JvAAn1Ij4FRrttn3WjOHF+GthJw1x1+K =5AmB -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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Cisco Security bulletin

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2024-11-23T22:39:34.218000+00:00

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