Protect yourself against future threats.
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA1
===========================================================================
AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2015.0774
Cisco Unified Call Manager Arbitrary File Retrieval Vulnerability
30 March 2015
===========================================================================
AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
---------------------------------
Product: Cisco Unified Call Manager
Publisher: Cisco Systems
Operating System: Cisco
VMware ESX Server
Impact/Access: Access Confidential Data -- Existing Account
Resolution: Mitigation
CVE Names: CVE-2015-0680
Original Bulletin:
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=38079
- --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT--------------------
Vulnerability Alert
Cisco Unified Call Manager Arbitrary File Retrieval Vulnerability
Threat Type: CWE-264: Permissions, Privileges, and Access Control
IntelliShield ID: 38079
Version: 1
First Published: 2015 March 27 19:44 GMT
Last Published: 2015 March 27 19:44 GMT
Port: Not available
CVE: CVE-2015-0680
Urgency: Unlikely Use
Credibility: Confirmed
Severity: Mild Damage
CVSS Base: 4.0 CVSS Calculator
CVSS Version 2.0
CVSS Temporal: 3.8
Version Summary: Cisco Unified Call Manager contains a vulnerability that
could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive arbitrary
files on an affected system. Updates are not available.
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco Unified Call Manager (Cisco Unified CM) could allow
an authenticated, remote attacker to retrieve arbitrary files.
The vulnerability is due to improper security restrictions by the affected
application while handling requests for resources. An authenticated, remote
attacker could exploit this vulnerability to retrieve arbitrary files from a
targeted device. A successful exploit could be used to conduct further
attacks.
Cisco has confirmed the vulnerability; however, software updates are not
available.
Warning Indicators
At the time this alert was first published, Cisco Unified CM 9.1(2.1000.28)
was vulnerable. Later versions may also be vulnerable.
IntelliShield Analysis
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must authenticate to the targeted
device. This access requirement decreases the likelihood of a successful
exploit.
There are known fixed releases that mitigate this vulnerability; however, at
the time this alert was first published, the known fixed releases were not
available for download on the Cisco software download page.
Vendor Announcements
Cisco has released bug ID CSCuq44439 for registered users that contains
additional details and an up-to-date list of affected product versions.
Impact
An authenticated, remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access
arbitrary files on an affected system. A successful exploit could be used to
conduct further attacks.
Technical Information
The vulnerability is due to improper security restrictions by the affected
application when handling requests for resources.
An authenticated, remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to retrieve
arbitrary files from a targeted device. A successful exploit could be used to
conduct further attacks.
Safeguards
Administrators are advised to contact the vendor regarding future updates and
releases.
Administrators are advised to allow only trusted users to have network access.
Administrators are advised to monitor affected systems.
Patches/Software
Software updates are currently not available.
Alert History
Initial Release
Product Sets
The security vulnerability applies to the following combinations of products.
Primary Products:
Cisco Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.1(2.10000.28) Base
Associated Products:
N/A
Alerts and bulletins on the Cisco Security Intelligence Operations Portal are
highlighted by analysts in the Cisco Threat Operations Center and represent a
subset of the comprehensive content that is available through Cisco Security
IntelliShield Alert Manager Service. This customizable threat and
vulnerability alert service provides security staff with access to timely,
accurate, and credible information about threats and vulnerabilities that may
affect their environment.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
The urgency and severity ratings of this alert are not tailored to individual
users; users may value alerts differently based upon their network
configurations and circumstances. THE ALERT, AND INFORMATION CONTAINED
THEREIN, ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND DO NOT IMPLY ANY KIND OF
GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR USE. YOUR USE OF THE ALERT, AND INFORMATION CONTAINED
THEREIN, OR MATERIALS LINKED FROM THE ALERT, IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. INFORMATION
IN THIS ALERT AND ANY RELATED COMMUNICATIONS IS BASED ON OUR KNOWLEDGE AT THE
TIME OF PUBLICATION AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. CISCO RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR UPDATE ALERTS AT ANY TIME.
- --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT--------------------
You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's
registration with AusCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is
maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue
receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If
you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au
and we will forward your request to the appropriate person.
NOTE: Third Party Rights
This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members. As
AusCERT did not write the document quoted above, AusCERT has had no control
over its content. The decision to follow or act on information or advice
contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or
organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's
site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences
which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in
this security bulletin.
NOTE: This is only the original release of the security bulletin. It may
not be updated when updates to the original are made. If downloading at
a later date, it is recommended that the bulletin is retrieved directly
from the author's website to ensure that the information is still current.
Contact information for the authors of the original document is included
in the Security Bulletin above. If you have any questions or need further
information, please contact them directly.
Previous advisories and external security bulletins can be retrieved from:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?cid=1980
===========================================================================
Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031
Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
On call after hours for member emergencies only.
===========================================================================
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967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=AXu0
-----END PGP SIGNATURE-----