-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Cisco Security Advisory: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20090204-wlc http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20090204-wlc.shtml Revision 1.0 For Public Release 2009 February 04 1600 UTC (GMT) Summary ======= Multiple vulnerabilities exist in the Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs), Cisco Catalyst 6500 Wireless Services Modules (WiSMs), and Cisco Catalyst 3750 Integrated Wireless LAN Controllers. This security advisory outlines details of the following vulnerabilities: * Denial of Service Vulnerabilities (total of three) * Privilege Escalation Vulnerability These vulnerabilities are independent of each other. Cisco has released free software updates that address these vulnerabilities. There are no workarounds available for these vulnerabilities. This advisory is posted at http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20090204-wlc.shtml. Affected Products ================= Vulnerable Products +------------------ The following products and software versions are affected for each vulnerability. Denial of Service Vulnerabilities +-------------------------------- Two denial of service (DoS) vulnerabilities affect software versions 4.2 and later. All Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) platforms are affected. A third DoS vulnerability affects software versions 4.1 and later. The following platforms are affected by this vulnerability: * Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers * Cisco 4100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers * Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series/7600 Series Wireless Services Module (WiSM) * Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Integrated Wireless LAN Controllers Note: The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Modules supported on Cisco 2800 and 3800 series Integrated Services Routers are not vulnerable. The Cisco 2000 and 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers are also not affected by this vulnerability. Privilege Escalation Vulnerability +--------------------------------- Only WLC software version 4.2.173.0 is affected by this vulnerability. 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. * From the command-line interface, type "show sysinfo" and note the Product Version, 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 using a WiSM, and note the Software Version, as demonstrated in the following example: Router#show wism mod 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 +-------------------------------- No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by these vulnerabilities. Details ======= Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs), Cisco Catalyst 6500 Wireless Services Modules (WiSMs), and Cisco Catalyst 3750 Integrated Wireless LAN Controllers 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 WLCs, WiSMs, and the Cisco Catalyst 3750 Integrated WLCs. These vulnerabilities are independent of each other. Denial of Service Vulnerabilities +-------------------------------- These vulnerabilities are documented in the following Cisco Bug ID and have been assigned the following Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifiers: * CSCsq44516 - CVE-2009-0058 Web authentication is a Layer 3 security feature that causes the controller to drop IP traffic (except DHCP and DNS related packets) from a particular client until that client has correctly supplied a valid username and password. An attacker may use a vulnerability scanner to cause the device to stop servicing web authentication or cause a reload of the device. The following error messages may appear on the console during an active attack: SshPmStMain/pm_st_main.c:1954/ ssh_pm_st_main_batch_addition_result: Failed to add rule to the engine: restoring old state SshEnginePmApiPm/engine_pm_api_pm.c:1896/ ssh_pme_enable_policy_lookup: Could not allocate message * CSCsm82364 - CVE-2009-0059 An attacker may cause a device reload when sending a malformed post to the web authentication "login.html" page. The following error messages may appear on the WLC console during this attack: Cisco Crash Handler Signal generated during a signal 11, count 193 Memory 0x14ef1e44 has been freed! Note: A crash file is not generated during this attack. * CSCso60979 - CVE-2009-0061 Affected Cisco WLC, WiSM and Catalyst 3750 Wireless LAN Controller models are vulnerable to a DoS condition that is triggered by the receipt of certain IP packets. Upon receiving these IP packets, the affected device may become unresponsive and require a reboot to recover. Note: This vulnerability affects software versions 4.1 and later in the Cisco 4400 series WLCs, Cisco Catalyst 6500 WiSM, and the Cisco Catalyst 3750 Integrated Wireless LAN Controllers. Cisco 4100, 2100, and 2000 series WLCs are not affected by this vulnerability. Privilege Escalation Vulnerability +--------------------------------- A privilege escalation vulnerability exists only in WLC software version 4.2.173.0, and could allow a restricted user (i.e., Lobby Admin) to gain full administrative rights on the affected system. Note: Wireless network users are not affected by this vulnerability. This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCsv62283 and has been assigned the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifier CVE-2009-0062. 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 * Certain packets may cause WebAuth services to hang or reload the device (CSCsq44516) CVSS Base Score - 6.1 Access Vector - Adjacent Network Access Complexity - Low Authentication - None Confidentiality Impact - None Integrity Impact - None Availability Impact - Complete CVSS Temporal Score - 5.0 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed * Crash handling invalid post for webauth (CSCsq44516) CVSS Base Score - 6.1 Access Vector - Adjacent Network Access Complexity - Low Authentication - None Confidentiality Impact - None Integrity Impact - None Availability Impact - Complete CVSS Temporal Score - 5.0 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed * WLC TSEC driver may hang or crash the device (CSCso60979) 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 * Local Management Users may obtain full admin rights (CSCsv62283) CVSS Base Score - 9.0 Access Vector - Network Access Complexity - Low Authentication - Single Confidentiality Impact - Complete Integrity Impact - Complete Availability Impact - Complete CVSS Temporal Score - 7.8 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed Impact ====== Successful exploitation of the denial of service vulnerabilities may cause the affected device to hang or reload. Repeated exploitation could result in a sustained DoS condition. The privilege escalation vulnerability may allow an authenticated user to obtain full administrative rights on the affected system. 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. +-----------------------------------------------------+ | Vulnerability | Affected | First | Recommended | | / Bug ID | Release | Fixed | Release | | | | Version | | |---------------+----------+------------+-------------| | | 4.1 | Migrate to | 4.2.176.0 | | | | 4.2 | | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 4.2 | 4.2.173.0 | 4.2.176.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 5.0 | Migrate to | 5.2.157.0 | | CSCsq44516 | | 5.2 | | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 5.1 | Contact | Contact TAC | | | | TAC | | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 5.2 | Not | Not | | | | vulnerable | Vulnerable | |---------------+----------+------------+-------------| | | 4.1 | Migrate to | 4.2.176.0 | | | | 4.2 | | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 4.2 | 4.2.112.0 | 4.2.176.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | CSCsm82364 | 5.0 | Not | Not | | | | vulnerable | vulnerable | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 5.1 | Not | Not | | | | vulnerable | vulnerable | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 5.2 | 5.2.157.0 | 5.2.157.0 | |---------------+----------+------------+-------------| | | 4.1 | Migrate to | 4.2.176.0 | | | | 4.2 | | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 4.2 | 4.2.117.0 | 4.2.176.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 5.0 | Migrate to | 5.2.157.0 | | CSCso60979 | | 5.2 | | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 5.1 | Not | Not | | | | vulnerable | vulnerable | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 5.2 | Not | Not | | | | vulnerable | vulnerable | |---------------+----------+------------+-------------| | | 4.1 | Not | Not | | | | vulnerable | vulnerable | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 4.2 | 4.2.174.0 | 4.2.176.0 | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 5.0 | Not | Not | | CSCsv62283 | | Vulnerable | Vulnerable | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 5.1 | Not | Not | | | | Vulnerable | vulnerable | | |----------+------------+-------------| | | 5.2 | Not | Not | | | | Vulnerable | vulnerable | +-----------------------------------------------------+ Note: Customers running 4.1M WLC mesh code, using Cisco Wireless 1510 Access Points (APs) are recommended to migrate to release 4.2.176.0. Customers running 4.1 mesh code, using Cisco Wireless 1520 APs are recommended to migrate to 5.2 or later. Workarounds =========== There are no workarounds for any of these vulnerabilities. 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@xxxxxxxxx or security-alert@xxxxxxxxx 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@xxxxxxxxx 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. These vulnerabilities were found during internal testing and during the resolution of customer support cases. 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