AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:F/RL:OF/RC:C
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A vulnerability in the interdevice communications interface of the Cisco IP Interoperability and Collaboration System (IPICS) Universal Media Services (UMS) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to modify configuration parameters of the UMS and cause the system to become unavailable.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient authentication for the interdevice communications interface access. An attacker could exploit this issue by accessing the interdevice communications interface and making changes to the UMS configuration, causing the system to become unavailable.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161026-ipics
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Vulnerable Products
This vulnerability affects Cisco IPICS releases 4.8(1) to 4.10(1).
Determining the IPICS Software Release
- Open a web browser to your IPICS Admin Console, and observe the version shown on the title bar after you log in.
- Log in to the IPICS Server console as root using SSH and run the versions command.
# versions
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Version : Cisco IPICS Enterprise Linux Server release 4.5(1) Build 10p12
Built : Mon Oct 06 2014 16:27:39 GMT
Installed : Wed Dec 16 2015 18:57:53 GMT
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IPICS-TOMCAT
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Version (RPM): 4.10(1)
Built (RPM): Thu Jan 14 2016 04:00:07 GMT
Installed (RPM): Fri Jan 15 2016 23:23:17 GMT
Version (WAR): 4.10(1)
Built (WAR): Thu Jan 14 2016 12:00:00 GMT by dszarowi
Installed (WAR): Thu Jan 14 2016 12:01:41 GMT
...Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this vulnerability.
Cisco has confirmed that customers using Router-based Media Mixing Services (RMS) are not affected by this vulnerability.
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There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
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Cisco has released free software updates that address the vulnerability described in this advisory. Customers may only install and expect support for software versions and feature sets for which they have purchased a license. By installing, downloading, accessing, or otherwise using such software upgrades, customers agree to follow the terms of the Cisco software license: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/warranty/English/EU1KEN_.html.
Additionally, customers may only download software for which they have a valid license, procured from Cisco directly, or through a Cisco authorized reseller or partner. In most cases this will be a maintenance upgrade to software that was previously purchased. Free security software updates do not entitle customers to a new software license, additional software feature sets, or major revision upgrades.
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 upgrade 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.
Customers Without Service Contracts
Customers who purchase directly from Cisco but do not hold a Cisco service contract and customers who make purchases through third-party vendors but are unsuccessful in obtaining fixed software through their point of sale should obtain upgrades by contacting the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC): http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_worldwide_contacts.html. Customers should have the product serial number available and be prepared to provide the URL of this advisory as evidence of entitlement to a free upgrade.
Fixed Releases
This vulnerability has been fixed in release 4.10(2).
The firmware updates can be downloaded from the Software Center on Cisco.com by navigating to
Products > Connected Safety and Security > Interoperability Systems > IP Interoperability and Collaboration System > IPICS Release 4.10
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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.
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This vulnerability was found during an internal security review of the product.
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To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.
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Version Description Section Status Date 1.0 Initial public release — Final 2016-October-26
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