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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2017.2643
Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability
19 October 2017
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Cisco NX-OS
Operating System: Cisco
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2017-12301
Original Bulletin:
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171018-ppe
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Medium
Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20171018-ppe
First Published: 2017 October 18 16:00 GMT
Version 1.0: Final
Workarounds: No workarounds available
Cisco Bug IDs:
CSCvb86832
CSCvd86474
CSCvd86479
CSCvd86484
CSCvd86490
CSCve97102
CSCvf12757
CSCvf12804
CSCvf12815
CSCvf15198
CVE-2017-12301
CWE-20
CVSS Score: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:X/RL:X/RC:X
CVE-2017-12301
CWE-20
Summary
A vulnerability in the Python scripting subsystem of Cisco NX-OS
Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escape the
Python parser and gain unauthorized access to the underlying operating
system of the device.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-
supplied parameters that are passed to certain Python functions within
the scripting sandbox of the affected device. An attacker could
exploit this vulnerability to escape the scripting sandbox and execute
arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with the
privileges of the authenticated user.
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access and
be authenticated to the targeted device with administrative or Python
execution privileges. These requirements could limit the possibility
of a successful exploit.
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-20171018-ppe
Affected Products
Vulnerable Products
This vulnerability affects the following Cisco products if they are
running Cisco NX-OS Software:
Multilayer Director Switches
Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders
Nexus 3000 Series Switches
Nexus 3500 Platform Switches
Nexus 5000 Series Switches
Nexus 5500 Platform Switches
Nexus 5600 Platform Switches
Nexus 6000 Series Switches
Nexus 7000 Series Switches
Nexus 7700 Series Switches
Nexus 9000 Series Switches - Standalone, NX-OS mode
Nexus 9500 R-Series Line Cards and Fabric Modules
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.
Cisco has confirmed that this vulnerability does not affect the
following Cisco products:
Firepower 2100 Series
Firepower 4100 Series Next-Generation Firewall
Firepower 9300 Security Appliance
Nexus 1000V Series Switches
Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches - ACI mode
Unified Computing System Manager
No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this
vulnerability.
Workarounds
There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. However, an
administrator can reduce exposure to this vulnerability by ensuring
that only highly trusted users are allowed access to the Python
sandbox.
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.
The following table lists the affected products and the associated
Cisco bug ID(s):
+------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| Affected Products | Cisco bug ID |
+------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| Nexus 3000 Series Switches | CSCve97102 |
+------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| Nexus 3500 Platform Switches | CSCvf12757, CSCvf12804 |
+------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders | |
| Nexus 5000 Series Switches | |
| Nexus 5500 Platform Switches | CSCvf12815, CSCvf15198 |
| Nexus 5600 Platform Switches | |
| Nexus 6000 Series Switches | |
+------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| Nexus 7000 Series Switches | CSCvb86832, CSCvd86474, CSCvd86484, |
| Nexus 7700 Series Switches | CSCvd86479, CSCvd86490 |
| Multilayer Director Switches | |
+------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - | CSCve97102 |
| Standalone, NX-OS mode | |
+------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| Cisco Nexus 9500 R-Series Line | CSCve97102 |
| Cards and Fabric Modules | |
+------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
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 network engineer Cody Winkler for finding
and reporting this vulnerability.
Revision History
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| Version | Description | Section | Status | Date |
+----------+---------------------------+----------+--------+------------------+
| 1.0 | Initial public release. | -- | Final | 2017-October-18 |
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