-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 Cisco Digital Media Manager Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20120118-dmm Revision 1.0 For Public Release 2012 January 18 16:00 UTC (GMT) +--------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary ======= Cisco Digital Media Manager contains a vulnerability that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to elevate privileges and obtain full access to the affected system. Cisco Show and Share is not directly affected by this vulnerability. However, because Cisco Show and Share relies on Cisco Digital Media Manager for authentication services, attackers who compromise the Cisco Digital Media Manager may gain full access to Cisco Show and Share. Cisco has released free software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that mitigate this vulnerability. This advisory is posted at: http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20120118-dmm Affected Products ================= Vulnerable Products +------------------ The following table indicates which versions of Cisco Digital Media Manager are affected by this vulnerability: +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Version | Affected | |---------------------------------------+---------------------------| | prior to 5.2 | YES | |---------------------------------------+---------------------------| | 5.2.1 | YES | |---------------------------------------+---------------------------| | 5.2.1.1 | YES | |---------------------------------------+---------------------------| | 5.2.2 | YES | |---------------------------------------+---------------------------| | 5.2.2.1 | NO | |---------------------------------------+---------------------------| | 5.2.3 | YES | |---------------------------------------+---------------------------| | 5.3 | NO | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ Note: Cisco Digital Media Manager versions prior to 5.2 reached end of software maintenance. Customers running versions prior to 5.2 should contact their Cisco support team for assistance in upgrading to a supported version of Cisco Digital Media Manager. How To Determine The Software Version +------------------------------------ To determine the Cisco Digital Media Manager software version that an appliance is running, administrators can access the Cisco Digital Media Manager web interface. The version information is reported under "Digital Media Manager" in the center of the page. Optionally administrators can log in to the Appliance Administration Interface (AAI), and access the main menu. The software version is identified next to the Cisco Digital Media Manager field. The following example identifies a Digital Media Manager appliance running version 5.2.1 Cisco Digital Media Manager Application Administration Interface Main Menu IP: 192.168.0.1 Cisco Digital Media Manager 5.2.1 http://dmm.cisco.com:8080 SHOW_INFO Show system information. BACKUP_AND_RESTORE Back up and restore. APPLIANCE_CONTROL Configure advance options NETWORK_SETTINGS Configure network parameters. DATE_TIME_SETTINGS Configure date and time CERTIFICATE_MANAGEMENT Manage all certificates in the system < OK > Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable +-------------------------------- No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this vulnerability. Details ======= Cisco Digital Media Manager (DMM) is a centralized web-based platform used to manage Cisco media network hardware, software, and services. It allows users to remotely perform management tasks for Cisco Digital Signs, Cisco Cast, and Cisco Show and Share. Cisco Digital Media Manager contains a vulnerability that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to elevate privileges and obtain full access to the affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of unreferenced URLs, which may allow an unprivileged attacker to access administrative resources and elevate privileges. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending the unreferenced URL to the affected system. Cisco Show and Share is not directly affected by this vulnerability. However, because Cisco Show and Share relies on Cisco Digital Media Manager for authentication services, attackers who compromise the Cisco Digital Media Manager may gain full access to Cisco Show and Share. This vulnerability could be exploited over the Cisco Digital Media Manager management port TCP 8443. This vulnerability is documented in Cisco bug ID CSCts63878 and has been assigned Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID CVE-2012-0329. Vulnerability Scoring Details ============================= Cisco has provided scores for the vulnerability 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 * CSCts63878 - Digital Media Manager Privilege Escalation Vulnerability CVSS Base Score - 9.0 Access Vector - Network Access Complexity - Low Authentication - Single Confidentiality Impact - Complete Integrity Impact - Complete Availability Impact - Complete CVSS Temporal Score - 7.4 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed Impact ====== Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to elevate privileges and obtain full access to the affected system. Additionally, because Cisco Show and Share relies on Cisco Digital Media Manager for authentication services, successful exploitation of the vulnerability on Cisco Digital Media Manager may allow the remote attacker to gain full access to Cisco Show and Share. Software Versions and Fixes =========================== Cisco has released free software updates that address this vulnerability. The following table contains the remediation for each affected version of Cisco Digital Media Manager: +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Version | Remediation | |-------------------+-----------------------------------------------| | 5.2.1 | Upgrade to 5.2.2.1 | |-------------------+-----------------------------------------------| | 5.2.1.1 | Upgrade to 5.2.2.1 | |-------------------+-----------------------------------------------| | 5.2.2 | Upgrade to 5.2.2.1 | |-------------------+-----------------------------------------------| | 5.2.3 | DMM523_PATCH-A.iso | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ 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 that mitigate this vulnerability. Additional mitigations that can be deployed on Cisco devices within the network are available in the Cisco Applied Intelligence companion document for this advisory: http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoAppliedMitigationBulletin/cisco-amb-20120118-dmm Obtaining Fixed Software ======================== Cisco has released free software updates that address the vulnerability described in this advisory. Prior to deploying software, customers are advised to consult their maintenance providers or check the software for feature set compatibility and known issues that are specific to their environments. Customers may only install and expect support for feature sets they have purchased. By installing, downloading, accessing, or otherwise using such software upgrades, customers agree to follow the terms of the Cisco software license at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/warranty/English/EU1KEN_.html Or as set forth 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, upgrades should be obtained through the Software Center on Cisco.com at: http://www.cisco.com Customers Using Third-Party Support Organizations +------------------------------------------------ Customers with Cisco products that 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 organization for assistance with the appropriate course of action. The effectiveness of any workaround or fix depends on specific customer situations, such as product mix, network topology, traffic behavior, and organizational mission. Because of the variety of affected products and releases, customers should consult their service providers or support organizations to ensure that any applied workaround or fix is the most appropriate in the intended network before it is deployed. 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): * +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 the product serial number available and be prepared to provide the URL of this advisory as evidence of entitlement to a free upgrade. Customers without service contracts should request free upgrades through the TAC. Refer to Cisco Worldwide Contacts at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_worldwide_contacts.html For additional TAC contact information, including localized telephone numbers, instructions, and e-mail addresses for support in various languages. Exploitation and Public Announcements ===================================== The Cisco PSIRT is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability described in this advisory. This vulnerability was reported to Cisco by Anthony Towry. Status of This Notice: Final ============================ THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND DOES NOT IMPLY ANY KIND OF GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. YOUR USE OF THE INFORMATION ON THE DOCUMENT OR MATERIALS LINKED FROM THE DOCUMENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. CISCO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR UPDATE THIS DOCUMENT AT ANY TIME. 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Users concerned about this problem are encouraged to check the above URL for any updates. Revision History ================ +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Revision 1.0 | 2012-January-18 | Initial public release. | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ Cisco Security Procedures ========================= Complete information about reporting security vulnerabilities in Cisco products, obtaining assistance with security incidents, and registering to receive security information from Cisco is available on Cisco.com at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html This web page includes instructions for press inquiries regarding Cisco Security Advisories. All Cisco Security Advisories are available at: http://www.cisco.com/ go/psirt +-------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright 2010-2011 Cisco Systems, Inc. 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