-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Cisco Security Advisory: CDS Internet Streamer: Web Server Directory Traversal Vulnerability Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20100721-spcdn http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20100721-spcdn.shtml Revision 1.0 For Public Release 2010 July 21 1600 UTC (GMT) +--------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary ======= The Cisco Internet Streamer application, part of the Cisco Content Delivery System, contains a directory traversal vulnerability on its web server component that allows for arbitrary file access. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker may be able to read arbitrary files on the device, outside of the web server document directory, by using a specially crafted URL. An unauthenticated attacker may be able to exploit this issue to access sensitive information, including the password files and system logs, which could be leveraged to launch subsequent attacks. Cisco has released free software updates that address this vulnerability. Workarounds that mitigate this vulnerability are available. This advisory is posted at: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20100721-spcdn.shtml. Affected Products ================= All versions of system software on the Cisco Internet Streamer application are vulnerable prior to the first fixed release. Vulnerable Products +------------------ To determine the software version running on a Cisco Content Delivery Engine, log in to the device and issue the "show version" command line interface (CLI) command to display the system banner. Cisco CDS Internet Streamer software will identify itself as "Content Delivery System Software Release". On the same line of output, the version number will be provided. This example identifies a Cisco Content Delivery Engine that is running Cisco Content Delivery System software release 2.5.3: cdn-cde#show version Content Delivery System Software (CDS) Copyright ) 1999-2010 by Cisco Systems, Inc. Content Delivery System Software Release 2.5.3 (build b8 Jan 21 2010) Version: cde200-2.5.3.8 Compiled 16:07:11 Jan 21 2010 by ipvbuild Compile Time Options: KQ SS System was restarted on Thu Jun 3 04:09:25 2010. The system has been up for 2 hours, 11 minutes, 27 seconds. cdn-cde# Alternatively the Content Delivery System Manager home page gives a brief summary of the software versions in use on all the devices in the content delivery system network. To view the software version running on a particular device, choose "Devices > Devices". The Devices Table page displays the software version for each device listed. For further information on finding the software version, refer to the "Maintaining the Internet Streamer CDS" at the following link: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/video/cds/cda/is/2_5/configuration_guide/maint.html#wp1198510. Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable +-------------------------------- Cisco Content Delivery Engines running TV streaming content delivery applications and the Video Navigator Application are not affected. No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this vulnerability. Details ======= The Cisco Internet Streamer application provides edge caching, content streaming, and downloads to subscriber IP devices such as PCs. The Cisco Internet Streamer application, part of the Cisco Content Delivery System, contains a directory traversal vulnerability on its web server component that allows for arbitrary file access. It is possible to read arbitrary files on the Cisco Content Delivery Engine running the internet streamer application outside the web server's document directory using a specially-crafted URL. This includes the password files used to hold admin account details and system logs. An unauthenticated attacker may be able to exploit this issue to access sensitive information that could be leveraged to launch subsequent attacks. This vulnerability can be exploited over all open HTTP ports; TCP ports 80 (Default HTTP port), 443 (Default HTTPS port) and 8090 (Alternate HTTP and HTTPS port), as well as those that are configured as part of the HTTP proxy. In Cisco content delivery system software 2.5.3 and earlier, it is possible to configure "Enable Incoming Proxy", which when enabled, accepts incoming requests on configured ports, in addition to TCP port 80. The additional ports that the device will listen on for HTTP requests is defined in the "List of Incoming HTTP Ports" field, within "Devices > Devices > Application Control > Web > HTTP > HTTP Connections" of the content delivery system manager menu. For further information on HTTP settings, refer to the "Cisco Internet Streamer CDS 2.5 Software Configuration Guide - Configuring Devices" at the following link: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/video/cds/cda/is/2_5/configuration_guide/configdevice.html. This vulnerability is documented in the Cisco Bug ID CSCtd68063 and has been assigned Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID CVE-2010-1577. Vulnerability Scoring Details +---------------------------- Cisco has provided scores for the vulnerability 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 * CSCtd68063 ("CDS Internet Streamer: Web Server Directory Traversal Vulnerability") CVSS Base Score - 7.8 Access Vector - Network Access Complexity - Low Authentication - Single Confidentiality Impact - Complete Integrity Impact - None Availability Impact - None CVSS Temporal Score - 6.4 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed Impact ====== An unauthenticated attacker may be able to exploit this issue to access sensitive information, including the password files and system logs, which could be leveraged to launch subsequent attacks. 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 recommended release contains other software fixes that are recommended by Cisco. For further information please consult the release notes at the following link: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/video/cds/cda/is/2_5/release_notes/CDS_RelNotes2_5_9.html#wp100128 +---------------------------------------+ | Cisco | | | | Content | | | | Delivery | First Fixed | Recommended | | System | Release | Release | | Software | | | | Release | | | |-----------+-------------+-------------| | | Vulnerable, | | | 2.2.x | Migrate to | | | | 2.5.7 or | | | | later | | |-----------+-------------+-------------| | | Vulnerable, | | | 2.3.x | Migrate to | | | | 2.5.7 or | | | | later | | |-----------+-------------+-------------| | | Vulnerable, | | | 2.4.x | Migrate to | | | | 2.5.7 or | | | | later | | |-----------+-------------+-------------| | 2.5.x | 2.5.7 | 2.5.9 | +---------------------------------------+ Workarounds =========== Service Rules +------------ As an interim step prior to upgrading the Cisco content delivery system software, it is possible to deny access to sensitive directories via service rules. The following example shows denying access to move up a directory level. This also caters for other directory moves, such as "\.\./", ".\./" or "\../": rule enable rule action block pattern-list 1 rule pattern-list 1 url-regex ^http://.*/../.* rule pattern-list 1 url-regex ^https://.*/../.* For more information on configuring service rules and for instructions on how to perform this via the content delivery system manager, consult the Cisco Internet Streamer CDS 2.5 Software Configuration Guide at the following link: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/video/cds/cda/is/2_5/configuration_guide/configdevice.html#wp1773573. Obtaining Fixed Software ======================== Cisco has released free software updates that address this vulnerability. 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@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 vulnerability described in this advisory. This vulnerability was reported to Cisco by BT and identified by Christopher Richardson & Simon John. 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. 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