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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2016.2073
Cisco Virtual Media Packager PAM API Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
1 September 2016
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Cisco Virtual Media Packager
Publisher: Cisco Systems
Operating System: Virtualisation
Impact/Access: Unauthorised Access -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2016-6377
Original Bulletin:
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160831-vmp
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Cisco Virtual Media Packager PAM API Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
Medium
Advisory ID:
cisco-sa-20160831-vmp
First Published:
2016 August 31 16:00 GMT
Version 1.0:
Final
Workarounds:
No workarounds available
Cisco Bug IDs:
CSCuz52110
CVSS Score:
Base 6.8, Temporal 5.6
CVE-2016-6377
CWE-287
Summary
A vulnerability in the application programming interface (API) for the
Platform and Applications Manager (PAM) for the Cisco Virtual Media Packager
(VMP) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access the PAM API.
The PAM API is only accessible using the SSL or TLS protocol.
The vulnerability is due to lack of proper authentication controls. An
attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the PAM API. An exploit
could allow the attacker to access the PAM API without authentication.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability.
Workarounds that address this vulnerability are not available.
This advisory is available at the following link:
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160831-vmp
Affected Products
Vulnerable Products
Cisco Virtual Media Packager (VMP) using Media Origination System Suite
Software versions 2.6 and prior are affected.
Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this
vulnerability.
Workarounds
There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
Fixed Software
Cisco provides information about fixed software in Cisco bugs, which are
accessible through the Cisco Bug Search Tool.
When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to consult the Cisco
Security Advisories and Responses archive at http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt and
review subsequent advisories to determine exposure and a complete upgrade
solution.
In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded contain
sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software
configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If
the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco
Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers.
Exploitation and Public Announcements
The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any
public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described
in this advisory.
URL
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160831-vmp
Revision History
Version Description Section Status Date
1.0 Initial public release. - Final 2016-August-31
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