Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20100127-mp
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20100127-mp
Revision 1.1
For Public Release 2010 January 27 16:00 UTC (GMT)
Contents
Summary
Affected Products
Details
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Impact
Software Versions and Fixes
Workarounds
Obtaining Fixed Software
Exploitation and Public Announcements
Status of this Notice: Final
Distribution
Revision History
Cisco Security Procedures
Summary
Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Cisco Unified MeetingPlace. This security advisory outlines the details of these vulnerabilities:
- Insufficient validation of SQL commands
- Unauthorized account creation
- User and password enumeration in Cisco MeetingTime
- Privilege escalation in Cisco MeetingTime
Workarounds are not available for these vulnerabilities.
This advisory is posted at http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20100127-mp.
Affected Products
Vulnerable Products
Cisco Unified MeetingPlace versions 5, 6, and 7 are each affected by at least one of the vulnerabilities described in this document.
The Cisco Unified MeetingPlace conferencing solution provides functionality that allows organizations to host integrated voice, video, and web conferencing. The solution is deployed on-network and integrated directly into an organization's private voice/data networks and enterprise applications. Cisco Unified MeetingPlace servers can be deployed so that the server is accessible from the Internet, allowing external parties to participate in meetings.
Cisco MeetingTime is a desktop application included with Cisco Unified MeetingPlace version 6.x that could be used to access and configure the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server systems. MeetingTime classifies users as either end users, contacts, attendants, or system administrators.
The end-of-software maintenance for MeetingPlace version 5.3 occurred in April 2009. End-of-sale and end-of-life details are available at:
Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by these vulnerabilities.
Details
This Security Advisory describes multiple distinct vulnerabilities in the MeetingPlace and MeetingTime products. These vulnerabilities are independent of each other.
Insufficient Validation of SQL Commands
An unauthenticated user may be able to send SQL commands to manipulate the database that MeetingPlace uses to store information about server configuration, meetings, and users. These commands could be used to create, delete, or alter any of the information contained in the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace database.
This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCtc39691 (registered customers only) and has been assigned CVE ID CVE-2010-0139.
Unauthorized Account Creation
An unauthenticated user may be able to send a crafted URL to the internal interface of the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace web server to create a MeetingPlace user or administrator account.
This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug IDs CSCtc59231 (registered customers only) and CSCtd40661 (registered customers only) and has been assigned CVE ID CVE-2010-0140.
User and Password Enumeration in Cisco MeetingTime
The MeetingTime authentication sequence consists of a series of packets that are transmitted between the client and the Cisco Meeting Place Audio Server over TCP port 5001. An attacker may be able to alter the authentication sequence to access sensitive information in the user database including usernames and passwords.
This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCsv76935 (registered customers only) and has been assigned CVE ID CVE-2010-0141.
Privilege Escalation in Cisco MeetingTime
An attacker may be able to alter the packets in the MeetingTime authentication sequence to elevate the privileges of a normal user to an administrative user.
This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCsv66530 (registered customers only) and has been assigned CVE ID CVE-2010-0142.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Cisco has provided scores for the vulnerabilities in this advisory based on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). The CVSS scoring in this Security Advisory is done in accordance with CVSS version 2.0.
CVSS is a standards-based scoring method that conveys vulnerability severity and helps determine urgency and priority of response.
Cisco has provided a base and temporal score. Customers can then compute environmental scores to assist in determining the impact of the vulnerability in individual networks.
Cisco has provided an FAQ to answer additional questions regarding CVSS at:
http://www.cisco.com/web/about/security/intelligence/cvss-qandas.html
Cisco has also provided a CVSS calculator to help compute the environmental impact for individual networks at:
http://intellishield.cisco.com/security/alertmanager/cvss
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Insufficient validation of SQL commands Calculate the environmental score of CSCtc39691 |
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CVSS Base Score - 9 |
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Access Vector |
Access Complexity |
Authentication |
Confidentiality Impact |
Integrity Impact |
Availability Impact |
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Network |
Low |
None |
Partial |
Partial |
Complete |
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CVSS Temporal Score - 7.8 |
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Exploitability |
Remediation Level |
Report Confidence |
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Functional |
Official-Fix |
Confirmed |
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Unauthorized account creation Calculate the environmental score of CSCtc59231/CSCtd40661 |
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CVSS Base Score - 10 |
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Access Vector |
Access Complexity |
Authentication |
Confidentiality Impact |
Integrity Impact |
Availability Impact |
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Network |
Low |
None |
Complete |
Complete |
Complete |
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CVSS Temporal Score - 8.7 |
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Exploitability |
Remediation Level |
Report Confidence |
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Functional |
Official-Fix |
Confirmed |
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User and password enumeration in Cisco MeetingTime Calculate the environmental score of CSCsv76935 |
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CVSS Base Score - 6.4 |
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Access Vector |
Access Complexity |
Authentication |
Confidentiality Impact |
Integrity Impact |
Availability Impact |
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Network |
Low |
None |
Partial |
Partial |
None |
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CVSS Temporal Score - 5.3 |
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Exploitability |
Remediation Level |
Report Confidence |
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Functional |
Official-Fix |
Confirmed |
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Privilege escalation in Cisco MeetingTime Calculate the environmental score of CSCsv66530 |
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CVSS Base Score - 8.5 |
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Access Vector |
Access Complexity |
Authentication |
Confidentiality Impact |
Integrity Impact |
Availability Impact |
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Network |
Medium |
Single |
Complete |
Complete |
Complete |
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CVSS Temporal Score - 7.4 |
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Exploitability |
Remediation Level |
Report Confidence |
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Functional |
Official-Fix |
Confirmed |
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Impact
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities may result in a variety of conditions including: information disclosure, denial of service, privilege escalation, account creation, or alteration of configuration data.
Software Versions and Fixes
The following table identifies the version of software in which each vulnerability was first fixed.
In order to obtain fixed software, administrators must install a hotfix over the latest maintenance release of MeetingPlace Web Conferencing solution.
The latest versions of Cisco MeetingPlace software can be downloaded from http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/go/Redirect.x?mdfid=278785523.
Information about how to obtain the hotfixes for software versions 6.0mr5 and 7.0mr1 can be found in the release notes enclosures of one of the following bugs: CSCtc39691 (registered customers only) , CSCtc59231 (registered customers only) , CSCtd40661 (registered customers only) , CSCsv76935 (registered customers only) , or CSCsv66530 (registered customers only) .
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Vulnerability |
MeetingPlace 6 |
MeetingPlace 7 |
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Insufficient validation of SQL commands |
6.0.639.2 |
7.0(2.3) hotfix 5F |
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Unauthorized account creation |
6.0.639.3 |
7.0(2.3) hotfix 5F |
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User and password enumeration in Cisco MeetingTime |
MR5 |
Not applicable |
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Privilege escalation in MeetingTime |
MR5 |
Not applicable |
When considering software upgrades, also consult http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt and any subsequent advisories to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution.
In all cases, customers should exercise caution to be certain the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or your contracted maintenance provider for assistance.
Workarounds
There are no workarounds for the vulnerabilities described in this advisory.
Obtaining Fixed Software
Cisco has released free software updates that address these vulnerabilities. Prior to deploying software, customers should consult their maintenance provider or check the software for feature set compatibility and known issues specific to their environment.
Customers may only install and expect support for the feature sets they have purchased. By installing, downloading, accessing or otherwise using such software upgrades, customers agree to be bound by the terms of Cisco's software license terms found at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/warranty/English/EU1KEN_.html, or as otherwise set forth at Cisco.com Downloads at http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-usingswc.shtml.
Do not contact psirt@cisco.com or security-alert@cisco.com for software upgrades.
Customers with Service Contracts
Customers with contracts should obtain upgraded software through their regular update channels. For most customers, this means that upgrades should be obtained through the Software Center on Cisco's worldwide website at http://www.cisco.com.
Customers using Third Party Support Organizations
Customers whose Cisco products are provided or maintained through prior or existing agreements with third-party support organizations, such as Cisco Partners, authorized resellers, or service providers should contact that support organization for guidance and assistance with the appropriate course of action in regards to this advisory.
The effectiveness of any workaround or fix is dependent on specific customer situations, such as product mix, network topology, traffic behavior, and organizational mission. Due to the variety of affected products and releases, customers should consult with their service provider or support organization to ensure any applied workaround or fix is the most appropriate for use in the intended network before it is deployed.
Customers without Service Contracts
Customers who purchase direct from Cisco but do not hold a Cisco service contract, and customers who purchase through third-party vendors but are unsuccessful in obtaining fixed software through their point of sale should acquire upgrades by contacting the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC). TAC contacts are as follows.
- +1 800 553 2447 (toll free from within North America)
- +1 408 526 7209 (toll call from anywhere in the world)
- e-mail: tac@cisco.com
Customers should have their product serial number available and be prepared to give the URL of this notice as evidence of entitlement to a free upgrade. Free upgrades for non-contract customers must be requested through the TAC.
Refer to http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_worldwide_contacts.html for additional TAC contact information, including localized telephone numbers, and instructions and e-mail addresses for use in various languages.
Exploitation and Public Announcements
Cisco would like to thank the National Australia Bank's Security Assurance team and Credit Suisse for the discovery and reporting of these vulnerabilities.
The Cisco PSIRT is not aware of any malicious use of the vulnerabilities described in this advisory.
Status of this Notice: Final
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Distribution
This advisory is posted on Cisco's worldwide website at:
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20100127-mp
In addition to worldwide web posting, a text version of this notice is clear-signed with the Cisco PSIRT PGP key and is posted to the following e-mail and Usenet news recipients.
- cust-security-announce@cisco.com
- first-bulletins@lists.first.org
- bugtraq@securityfocus.com
- vulnwatch@vulnwatch.org
- cisco@spot.colorado.edu
- cisco-nsp@puck.nether.net
- full-disclosure@lists.grok.org.uk
- comp.dcom.sys.cisco@newsgate.cisco.com
Future updates of this advisory, if any, will be placed on Cisco's worldwide website, but may or may not be actively announced on mailing lists or newsgroups. Users concerned about this problem are encouraged to check the above URL for any updates.
Revision History
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Revision 1.1 |
2010-Feb-10 |
Added information on how to obtain hotfixes |
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Revision 1.0 |
2010-Jan-27 |
Initial public release |
Cisco Security Procedures
Complete information on reporting security vulnerabilities in Cisco products, obtaining assistance with security incidents, and registering to receive security information from Cisco, is available on Cisco's worldwide website at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html. This includes instructions for press inquiries regarding Cisco security notices. All Cisco security advisories are available at http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt.