[c-nsp] Cisco Security Advisory: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers
Cisco Systems Product Security Incident Response Team
psirt at cisco.com
Wed Feb 4 11:41:40 EST 2009
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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.
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| 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 |
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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 at cisco.com or security-alert at 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 at 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. These
vulnerabilities were found during internal testing and during the
resolution of customer support cases.
Status of this Notice: FINAL
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============
This advisory is posted on Cisco's worldwide website at :
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20090204-wlc.shtml
In addition to worldwide web posting, a text version of this notice is
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Future updates of this advisory, if any, will be placed on Cisco's
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to check the above URL for any updates.
Revision History
================
+------------------------------------------------------------+
| Revision 1.0 | 2009-February-04 | Initial public release. |
+------------------------------------------------------------+
Cisco Security Procedures
=========================
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