Summary
Affected Products
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
It is possible to view and modify the bridge's configuration via Web interface even when Web access is disabled in the configuration. This defect is documented as Cisco bug ID CSCdt52783. This defect is present in the following hardware models:
The firmware release 8.55 is the first image which contains the fix. All previous firmware releases for listed devices are vulnerable. No other Aironet/Cisco Aironet wireless product is affect by this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20010307-aironet340.shtml.
This section provides details on affected products.
The following hardware models are affected:
They are vulnerable to this defect if they are running any of the following firmware releases:
The release 8.55 is the first release where this vulnerability is fixed. No other Aironet/Cisco Aironet wireless products are affected by this defect.
No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by these vulnerabilities.
It is possible to view and modify the bridge's configuration, using Web interface, despite it being explicitly disabled. This vulnerability is exploitable over the wired and wireless link alike.
An attacker is able to modify the bridge's configuration. It is necessary for an attacker to obtain connectivity to the bridge. That can be done either using wired or wireless Ethernet interface.
This defect is fixed in the release 8.55 of the software.
There is no workaround if an attack is coming from wired Ethernet interface.
To mitigate this vulnerability if an attack is coming over the wireless link the following actions may be taken:
For the instruction on how to perform these operations on the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Wireless Bridge, please see: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/aironet/bridge/brdgqs.htm.
For more detailed description please consult "Using the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Wireless Bridges", which can be found at: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/aironet/bridge/ebridge.pdf. Information on SSID and other basic settings is on page 4-3. Information on bridge mode vs AP mode is on page 4-17.
Cisco has made free software available to address this vulnerability for affected customers. 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/public/sw-license-agreement.html, or as otherwise set forth at Cisco.com Downloads at http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-usingswc.shtml.
Do not contact either "psirt@cisco.com" or "security-alert@cisco.com" for software upgrades.
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 whose Cisco products are provided or maintained through prior or existing agreement 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 who purchase direct from Cisco but who do not hold a Cisco service contract and customers who purchase through third-party vendors but are unsuccessful at obtaining fixed software through their point of sale should get their upgrades by contacting the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC). TAC contacts are as follows.
Have your product serial number available and give the URL of this notice as evidence of your entitlement to a free upgrade. Free upgrades for non-contract customers must be requested through the TAC.
Refer to http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml for additional TAC contact information, including special localized telephone numbers and instructions and e-mail addresses for use in various languages.
The Cisco PSIRT is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerabilities described in this advisory. This vulnerability was discovered by a customer.
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| Updated: Mar 07, 2001 | Document ID: 13612 |