Cisco Security Advisory
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A vulnerability in Lights-Out Management (LOM) functionality of the Sourcefire 3D System could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to the baseboard management controller (BMC) on an affected device.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation and sanitization of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted requests to the affected system. An exploit could allow the attacker to upload arbitrary files to the BMC on an affected device.
Cisco has confirmed the vulnerability; however, software updates are not available.
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must authenticate to the affected device. This access requirement decreases the likelihood of a successful exploit.
Cisco indicates through the CVSS score that functional exploit code exists; however, the code is not known to be publicly available.
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Cisco has released bug ID CSCus87938 for registered users, which contains additional details and an up-to-date list of affected product versions.
Vulnerable Products
At the time this alert was first published, Sourcefire 3D Series Sensor running Cisco FireSIGHT System Software versions 5.3.0 was vulnerable. Later versions of Cisco FireSIGHT System Software may also be vulnerable.Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by these vulnerabilities.
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Administrators are advised to contact the vendor regarding future updates and releases.
Administrators are advised to allow only trusted users to have network access.
Administrators are advised to allow only privileged users to access administration or management systems.
Administrators are advised to disable the LOM functionality on affected devices if this feature is not needed.
Administrators are advised to monitor affected systems.
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Software updates are not available.
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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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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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Show LessVersion Description Section Status Date 1.0 Initial Release NA Final 2015-May-18
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