[c-nsp] Cisco Security Advisory: Active Template Library (ATL) Vulnerability
Cisco Systems Product Security Incident Response Team
psirt at cisco.com
Tue Jul 28 15:15:00 EDT 2009
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Cisco Security Advisory: Active Template Library (ATL) Vulnerability
Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20090728-activex
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20090728-activex.shtml
Revision 1.0
For Public Release 2009 July 28 1800 UTC (GMT)
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Summary
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Certain Cisco products that use Microsoft Active Template Libraries
(ATL) and headers may be vulnerable to remote code execution. In some
instances, the vulnerability may be exploited against Microsoft
Internet Explorer to perform kill bit bypass. In order to exploit this
vulnerability, an attacker must convince a user to visit a malicious
web site.
Cisco will release free software updates for products that are
affected by this vulnerability. Workarounds that mitigate this
vulnerability are available.
This advisory is posted at
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20090728-activex.shtml
Affected Products
=================
Vulnerable Products
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The following products are affected by this vulnerability:
* Cisco Unity 4.x, 5x., and 7.x
Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
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The following Cisco products are not known to be affected by this
vulnerability:
* Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client
* Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM)
* Cisco Building Broadband Service Manager (BBSM)
* Cisco Catalyst Operating System (Catalyst OS)
* Cisco Computer Telephony Integration Object Server (CTI)
* Cisco IOS Software
* Cisco IP/TV
* Cisco Meetingplace
* Cisco Mobile Wireless Fault Mediator (MWFM)
* Cisco NAC Appliance (formerly Cisco Clean Access)
* Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS)
* Cisco Secure Desktop
* Cisco Security Agent
* Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (MARS)
* Cisco SSL VPN Client (SVC)
* Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (Unified CCX)
* Cisco Video Surveillance Media Server (VSMS)
* CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS)
* WebEx
Details
=======
Microsoft has identified vulnerabilities in the Active Template
Library (ATL) headers that are shipped with the Software Development
Kit (SDK) for Microsoft Windows systems and used in Cisco products.
In general, this vulnerability, if exposed by an ActiveX control,
could lead to remote code execution on a client's system.
For complete details, please review the Microsoft Security Bulletin
at: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-035.mspx
The following Bug IDs have been filed for Cisco Products affected by
this vulnerability:
* CSCta71728 ( registered customers only)
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
CSCta71728 - Vulnerability in the ActiveX headers used in Unity
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CVSS Base Score - 9.3
Access Vector - Network
Access Complexity - Medium
Authentication - None
Confidentiality Impact - Complete
Integrity Impact - Complete
Availability Impact - Complete
CVSS Temporal Score - 8.4
Exploitability - Proof-of-Concept
Remediation Level - Unavailable
Report Confidence - Confirmed
Impact
======
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in remote
code execution.
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.
Workarounds
===========
General information on ActiveX attacks and mitigation techniques can
be found at the following link:
http://www.cisco.com/web/about/security/intelligence/actX-ALPI_amiddleton.html
Obtaining Fixed Software
========================
Cisco will release 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 at cisco.com or security-alert at cisco.com for
software upgrades.
Customers with Service Contracts
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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
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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
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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
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The Cisco PSIRT is not aware of any malicious use of the
vulnerability described in this advisory against any Cisco product.
Status of this Notice: INTERIM
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Distribution
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This advisory is posted on Cisco's worldwide website at :
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20090728-activex.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
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Future updates of this advisory, if any, will be placed on Cisco's
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mailing lists or newsgroups. Users concerned about this problem are
encouraged to check the above URL for any updates.
Revision History
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| Revision | | Initial |
| 1.0 | 2009-July-28 | public |
| | | release |
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