-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Cisco Security Advisory: SQL Injection Vulnerability in Cisco Wireless Control System Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20100811-wcs Revision 1.0 For Public Release 2010 August 11 1600 UTC (GMT) +--------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary ======= Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) contains a SQL injection vulnerability that could allow an authenticated attacker full access to the vulnerable device, including modification of system configuration; create, modify and delete users; or modify the configuration of wireless devices managed by WCS. Cisco has released free software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds for this vulnerability. This advisory is posted at: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20100811-wcs.shtml Affected Products ================= Vulnerable Products +------------------ Cisco WCS devices running software 6.0.x are affected by this vulnerability. Note: Cisco WCS software release 7.0 is not affected by this vulnerability. Cisco WCS version 7.0.164.0 (which is the first 7.0 version) already contains the fix for this vulnerability. Cisco WCS software releases prior to 6.0 are not affected by this vulnerability. The version of WCS software installed on a particular device can be found via the Cisco WCS HTTP management interface. Choose "Help > About the Software" to obtain the software version. Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable +-------------------------------- Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) are not affected by this vulnerability. No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this vulnerability. Details ======= Cisco WCS enables an administrator to configure and monitor one or more WLCs and associated access points. A SQL injection vulnerability exists in Cisco WCS. Exploitation could allow an authenticated attacker to modify system configuration; create, modify and delete users; or modify the configuration of wireless devices managed by WCS. This vulnerability is documented in Cisco bug ID CSCtf37019 and has been assigned Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID CVE-2010-2826. 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 CSCtf37019 - SQL injection in order by clause of Client List screens 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 - 7.4 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed Impact ====== Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authenticated attacker to modify system configuration; create, modify and delete users; or modify the configuration of wireless devices managed by WCS. 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. This vulnerability is fixed in Cisco WCS version 6.0.196.0. Cisco WCS software can be downloaded from this location: http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/go/Redirect.x?mdfid=279705270 Workarounds =========== There are no workarounds for this vulnerability. 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-20100811-wcs.shtml 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 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 found during the troubleshooting of a customer service request. 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-20100811-wcs.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@xxxxxxxxx * first-bulletins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx * bugtraq@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx * vulnwatch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx * cisco@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx * cisco-nsp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx * full-disclosure@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx * comp.dcom.sys.cisco@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 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 | 2010-August-11 | 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----- iD8DBQFMYrdh86n/Gc8U/uARAh2TAJ9/xiYveRbH2lyeoozsVy9sC7L70ACZAdcc zDOqM+sdoPH3nvIAQ+dz9+k= =FXD2 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
