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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2017.2252 Cisco SocialMiner XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability 7 September 2017 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: Cisco SocialMiner Publisher: Cisco Systems Operating System: Cisco Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote/Unauthenticated Access Confidential Data -- Remote/Unauthenticated Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2017-12216 Original Bulletin: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170906-socmin - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- Cisco SocialMiner XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability Medium Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20170906-socmin First Published: 2017 September 6 16:00 GMT Version 1.0: Final Workarounds: No workarounds available Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf47946 CVSS Score: Base 6.5 Base 6.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:X/RL:X/RC:X CVE-2017-12216 CWE-200 Summary A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco SocialMiner could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to have read and write access to information stored in the affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing an XML file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing the administrator of an affected system to import a crafted XML file with malicious entries, which could allow the attacker to read and write files and execute remote code within the application. Additional information about XXE attacks and potential mitigations can be found at: https://www.owasp.org/index.php/XML_External_Entity_(XXE)_Processing There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170906-socmin Affected Products Vulnerable Products This vulnerability affects Cisco SocialMiner. For information about affected software releases, consult the Cisco bug ID(s) at the top of this advisory. 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 For information about fixed software releases, consult the Cisco bug ID(s) at the top of this advisory. When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to regularly consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the Cisco Security Advisories and Alerts page, 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. Source Cisco would like to thank security researcher Pawel Gocyla for finding and reporting this vulnerability. URL https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170906-socmin Revision History Version Description Section Status Date 1.0 Initial public release. - Final 2017-September-06 LEGAL DISCLAIMER 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. 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