ID

VAR-200907-0059

CVE

CVE-2009-1165

TITLE

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Memory leak vulnerability

DESCRIPTION

Memory leak on the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) platform 4.x before 4.2.205.0, 5.1 before 5.1.163.0, and 5.0 and 5.2 before 5.2.178.0, as used in Cisco 1500 Series, 2000 Series, 2100 Series, 4100 Series, 4200 Series, and 4400 Series Wireless Services Modules (WiSM), WLC Modules for Integrated Services Routers, and Catalyst 3750G Integrated Wireless LAN Controllers, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and device reload) via SSH management connections, aka Bug ID CSCsw40789. plural Cisco Used in products Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Contains a memory leak vulnerability. The problem is Bug ID : CSCsw40789 It is a problem.By a third party SSH Service disruption via management connection (DoS) There is a possibility of being put into a state. An attacker can exploit this issue to trigger an affected device to crash and reload, denying service to legitimate users. This issue is being tracked by Cisco BugID CSCsw40789. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Cisco Security Advisory: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20090727-wlc http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20090727-wlc.shtml Revision 1.0 For Public Release 2009 July 27 1600 UTC (GMT) - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary Multiple vulnerabilities exist in the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) platforms. This security advisory outlines the details of the following vulnerabilities: * Malformed HTTP or HTTPS authentication response denial of service vulnerability * SSH connections denial of service vulnerability * Crafted HTTP or HTTPS request denial of service vulnerability * Crafted HTTP or HTTPS request unauthorized configuration modification vulnerability Cisco has released free software updates that address these vulnerabilities. * The SSH connections denial of service vulnerability affects software versions 4.1 and later. * The crafted HTTP or HTTPS request denial of service vulnerability affects software versions 4.1 and later. * The crafted HTTP or HTTPS request unauthorized configuration modification vulnerability affects software versions 4.1 and later. Determination of Software Versions +--------------------------------- To determine the WLC version that is running in a given environment, use one of the following methods: * In the web interface, choose the Monitor tab, click Summary in the left pane, and note the Software Version field. Note: Customers who use a WLC Module in an Integrated Services Router (ISR) will need to issue the service-module wlan-controller 1/0 session command prior to performing the next step on the command line. Customers who use a Cisco Catalyst 3750G Switch with an integrated WLC Module will need to issue the session <Stack-Member-Number> processor 1 session command prior to performing the next step on the command line. * From the command-line interface, type show sysinfo and note the Product Version field, as shown in the following example: (Cisco Controller) >show sysinfo Manufacturer's Name.. Cisco Systems Inc. Product Name......... Cisco Controller Product Version...... 5.1.151.0 RTOS Version......... Linux-2.6.10_mvl401 Bootloader Version... 4.0.207.0 Build Type........... DATA + WPS <output suppressed> Use the show wism module <module number> controller 1 status command on a Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series/7600 Series Switch if you are using a WiSM. Note the software version as demonstrated in the following example, which shows version 5.1.151.0. Router#show wism module 3 controller 1 status WiSM Controller 1 in Slot 3 Operational Status of the Controller : Oper-Up Service VLAN : 192 Service Port : 10 Service Port Mac Address : 0011.92ff.8742 Service IP Address : 192.168.10.1 Management IP Address : 192.168.1.123 Software Version : 5.1.151.0 Port Channel Number : 288 Allowed vlan list : 30,40 Native VLAN ID : 40 WCP Keep Alive Missed : 0 Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable +-------------------------------- The Cisco Wireless Controller 5500 Series is not affected by these vulnerabilities. Details ======= Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) are responsible for system-wide wireless LAN functions, such as security policies, intrusion prevention, RF management, quality of service (QoS), and mobility. These devices communicate with controller-based access points over any Layer 2 (Ethernet) or Layer 3 (IP) infrastructure using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). This security advisory describes multiple distinct vulnerabilities in the WLC family of devices. * Malformed HTTP or HTTPS authentication response denial of service vulnerability An attacker with access to the administrative web interface via HTTP or HTTPS may cause the device to reload by providing a malformed response to an authentication request. Note: The vulnerability can be exploited only via the administrative web-based interface; Web Authentication features are not affected. This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCsx03715 and has been assigned Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID CVE-2009-1164. * SSH connections denial of service vulnerability Affected devices may be susceptible to a memory leak when they handle SSH management connections. Note: A three-way handshake is not required to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCsw40789 and has been assigned CVE ID CVE-2009-1165. Note: The vulnerability can be exploited only via the administrative web-based interface; Web Authentication features are not affected. This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCsy27708 and has been assigned CVE ID CVE-2009-1166. * Crafted HTTP or HTTPS request unauthorized configuration modification vulnerability An unauthorized configuration modification vulnerability exists in all software versions prior to the first fixed release. A remote, unauthenticated attacker who can submit HTTP or HTTPS requests to the WLC directly could gain full control of the affected device. Note: The vulnerability can be exploited only by submitting such a request to an IP address that is bound to an administrative interface or VLAN. The vulnerability is documented by Cisco Bug ID CSCsy44672 and has been assigned CVE ID CVE-2009-1167. 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 CSCsx03715 - Malformed HTTP or HTTPS authentication response denial of service 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 CSCsw40789 - SSH connections denial of service 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 CSCsy27708 - Crafted HTTP or HTTPS request denial of service 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 CSCsy44672 - Crafted HTTP or HTTPS request unauthorized configuration modification vulnerability +----------------------------------------------------- CVSS Base Score - 10 Access Vector - Network Access Complexity - Low Authentication - None Confidentiality Impact - Complete Integrity Impact - Complete Availability Impact - Complete CVSS Temporal Score - 6.4 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed Impact ===== Successful exploitation of the denial of service (DoS) vulnerabilities may cause the affected device to reload. Repeated exploitation could result in a sustained DoS condition. An unauthenticated, remote attacker may be able to use the unauthorized configuration modification vulnerability to gain full control over the Wireless LAN Controller if the attacker is able to submit a crafted request directly to an administrative interface of the affected device. Software Versions and Fixes =========================== When considering software upgrades, also consult http://www.cisco.comw/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. +------------------------------------------------------+ | Vulnerability/ | Affected | First | Recommended | | Bug ID | Release | Fixed | Release | | | | Version | | |----------------+----------+------------+-------------| | | 4.1 | Not | Not | | | | Vulnerable | Vulnerable | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 4.1M | Not | Not | | | | Vulnerable | Vulnerable | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 4.2 | 4.2.205.0 | 4.2.207.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | Malformed HTTP | 4.2M | Not | Not | | or HTTPS | | Vulnerable | Vulnerable | |authentication |----------+------------+-------------| | response | | Migrate to | 5.2.193.0 | | denial of | 5.0 | 5.2 or 6.0 | or | | service | | | 6.0.182.0 | |vulnerability |----------+------------+-------------| | (CSCsx03715) | | Migrate to | 5.2.193.0 | | | 5.1 | 5.2 or 6.0 | or | | | | | 6.0.182.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | | | 5.2.193.0 | | | 5.2 | 5.2.178.0 | or | | | | | 6.0.182.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 6.0 | Not | Not | | | | Vulnerable | Vulnerable | |----------------+----------+------------+-------------| | | 4.1 | Migrate to | 4.2.205.0 | | | | 4.2 | | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | | | 5.2.193.0, | | | | Migrate to | 6.0.182.0 | | | 4.1M | 5.2, 6.0, | or | | | | or 4.2M | 4.2.176.51 | | | | | Mesh | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 4.2 | 4.2.205.0 | 4.2.207.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | SSH | 4.2M | Not | Not | | connections | | Vulnerable | Vulnerable | |denial of |----------+------------+-------------| | service | | Migrate to | 5.2.193.0 | | vulnerability | 5.0 | 5.2 or 6.0 | or | | (CSCsw40789) | | | 6.0.182.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | | | 5.2.193.0 | | | 5.1 | 5.1.163.0 | or | | | | | 6.0.182.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | | | 5.2.193.0 | | | 5.2 | 5.2.178.0 | or | | | | | 6.0.182.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 6.0 | Not | Not | | | | Vulnerable | Vulnerable | |----------------+----------+------------+-------------| | | 4.1 | Migrate to | 4.2.205.0 | | | | 4.2 | | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | | | 5.2.193.0, | | | | Migrate to | 6.0.182.0 | | | 4.1 M | 5.2, 6.0, | or | | | | or 4.2M | 4.2.176.51 | | | | | Mesh | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 4.2 | 4.2.205.0 | 4.2.207.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | Crafted HTTP | 4.2M | Not | Not | | request may | | Vulnerable | Vulnerable | |cause the WLC |----------+------------+-------------| | to crash | | Migrate to | 5.2.193.0 | | (CSCsy27708) | 5.0 | 5.2 or 6.0 | or | | | | | 6.0.182.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | | Migrate to | 5.2.193.0 | | | 5.1 | 5.2 or 6.0 | or | | | | | 6.0.182.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | | | 5.2.193.0 | | | 5.2 | 5.2.191.0 | or | | | | | 6.0.182.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 6.0 | Not | Not | | | | Vulnerable | Vulnerable | |----------------+----------+------------+-------------| | | 4.1 | Migrate to | 4.2.205.0 | | | | 4.2 | | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | | | 5.2.193.0, | | | | Migrate to | 6.0.182.0 | | | 4.1M | 5.2, 6.0, | or | | | | or 4.2M | 4.2.176.51 | | | | | Mesh | | |----------+------------+-------------| | Crafted HTTP | 4.2 | 4.2.205.0 | 4.2.207.0 | |or HTTPS |----------+------------+-------------| | request | 4.2M | Not | Not | | unauthorized | | Vulnerable | Vulnerable | |configuration |----------+------------+-------------| | modification | 5.0 | Migrate to | 5.2.193.0, | | vulnerability | | 5.2 or 6.0 | 6.0.182.0 | |(CSCsy44672) |----------+------------+-------------| | | | Migrate to | 5.2.193.0 | | | 5.1 | 5.2 or 6.0 | or | | | | | 6.0.182.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | | | 5.2.193.0 | | | 5.2 | 5.2.191.0 | or | | | | | 6.0.182.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 6.0 | Not | Not | | | | Vulnerable | Vulnerable | +------------------------------------------------------+ Workarounds =========== The SSH connections denial of service vulnerability identified by Cisco Bug ID CSCsw40789 may be remediated by disabling SSH on the affected device. This workaround requires subsequent management of the device to be performed using the HTTP/HTTPS web management interface or the serial console of the device. Additional mitigations that can be deployed on Cisco devices in the network are available in the Cisco Applied Mitigation Bulletin companion document for this advisory, which is available at the following link: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-amb-20090727-wlc.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/docs/general/warranty/English/EU1KEN_.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 ===================================== The Cisco PSIRT is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerabilities described in this advisory at the time of release. The DoS vulnerability documented by CSCsw40789 was discovered during the resolution of customer support cases. The unauthorized configuration modification vulnerability documented by CSCsy44672 was found during internal testing. The DoS vulnerability documented by CSCsx03715 was discovered by Christoph Bott of SySS GmbH. The DoS vulnerability documented by CSCsy27708 was discovered by IBM Research. 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. 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AFFECTED PRODUCTS

CVSS

PROBLEMTYPE DATA

THREAT TYPE

remote

TYPE

resource management error

CONFIGURATIONS

PATCH

EXTERNAL IDS

REFERENCES

CREDITS

Christoph Bott

SOURCES

LAST UPDATE DATE

2024-11-23T22:23:45.068000+00:00

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