-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Cisco Security Advisory: Denial of Service Vulnerabilities in Content Switching Module Document ID: 97826 Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20070905-csm http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20070905-csm.shtml Revision 1.0 For Public Release 2007 September 5 1600 UTC (GMT) - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary ======= The Cisco Content Switching Modules (CSM) and Cisco Content Switching Module with SSL (CSM-S) contain two vulnerabilities that can lead to a denial of service (DoS) condition. The first vulnerability exists when processing TCP packets, and the second vulnerability affects devices with service termination enabled. Cisco has made free software available to address these vulnerabilities for affected customers. This advisory is posted at http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20070905-csm.shtml Affected Products ================= Vulnerable Products +------------------ These vulnerabilities were identified in CSM software version 4.2 and CSM-S software version 2.1. The following table helps illustrate the vulnerable software versions for these products: +---------------------------------------+ | Vulnerability | CSM | CSM-S | |---------------+-----------+-----------| | TCP packet | 4.2 Prior | 2.1 Prior | | Processing | to 4.2.3a | to 2.1.2a | | DOS | | | |---------------+-----------+-----------| | Service | 4.2 Prior | 2.1 Prior | | Termination | to 4.2.7 | to 2.1.6 | +---------------------------------------+ To determine the software running on a Content Switching Module, log in to the Catalyst switch and issue the show version command. The following example shows a CSM running software version 4.2(2) in a Supervisor running CatOS. Supervisors running CatOS or IOS will have similar output. The version of the CSM is shown on the module labeled WS-X6066-SLB-APC as illustrated in the following output. Console>show version WS-C6506 Software, Version NmpSW: 7.6(9) Copyright (c) 1995-2004 by Cisco Systems NMP S/W compiled on Aug 27 2004, 20:05:14 System Bootstrap Version: 7.1(1) System Boot Image File is 'disk0:cat6000-sup2k8.7-6-9.bin' System Configuration register is 0x2102 Hardware Version: 3.0 Model: WS-C6506 Serial #: TBA05360375 PS1 Module: WS-CAC-1300W Serial #: ACP05061071 PS2 Module: WS-CAC-1300W Serial #: ACP05060407 Mod Port Model Serial # Versions --- ---- ------------------- ----------- -------------------------------------- 1 2 WS-X6K-SUP2-2GE SAD055104YY Hw : 3.2 Fw : 7.1(1) Fw1: 6.1(3) Sw : 7.6(9) Sw1: 7.6(9) WS-F6K-PFC2 SAD055104H5 Hw : 3.0 Sw : WS-X6K-SUP2-2GE SAD055104YY Hw : 3.2 Sw : 2 48 WS-X6248-RJ-45 SAD0501084U Hw : 1.4 Fw : 5.4(2) Sw : 7.6(9) 5 4 WS-X6066-SLB-APC SAD105003DW Hw : 1.9 Fw : Sw : 4.2(2) DRAM FLASH NVRAM Module Total Used Free Total Used Free Total Used Free ------ ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----- ----- ----- 1 262144K 70354K 191790K 32768K 23251K 9517K 512K 253K 259K Uptime is 43 days, 22 hours, 7 minutes The following configuration segment shows a vserver with service terminations enabled: vserver WWW:2 virtual x.x.x.x tcp www service termination Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable +-------------------------------- Only Catalyst CSM modules running indicated 4.2 versions are affected by these vulnerabilities. CSM software versions 4.1, 3.2 and 3.1 are not affected by these vulnerabilities. Catalyst CSM-S modules running indicated 2.1 versions are the only vulnerable versions of software for that product. No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this vulnerability. The Cisco Secure Content Accelerator is not affected by this vulnerability. Details ======= The Catalyst CSM is an integrated Server Load Balancing line card for the Catalyst 6500 and 7600 Series designed to enhance the response time for client traffic to end points including servers, caches, firewalls, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) devices, and VPN termination devices. The Catalyst 6500 CSM-S combines high-performance server load balancing (SLB) with Secure Socket Layer (SSL) offload. The CSM-S is similar to the CSM; however, it can also terminate and initiate SSL-encrypted traffic, which allows the CSM-S to perform intelligent load balancing while ensuring secure end-to-end encryption. When a module running affected code receives specific TCP packets out of order, a DoS condition may be triggered resulting in the CPU reaching 100% utilization or a reload with a FPGA4 exception with icp.fatPath length error. This vulnerability is documented in Cisco bug ID CSCsd27478. When service termination is enabled on a module running affected software and the module is under high network utilization, a DoS condition may be triggered, resulting in a reload with a FPGA4 exception 1 IDLE error. This vulnerability is documented in Cisco bug ID CSCsh57876. In normal operations, the MSFC CLI handles the management of the CSM and CSM-S; however, in order to upgrade the software, a user must first log into the switch and session to the module. For more information on how to upgrade your CSM, visit the http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps2706/products_tech_note09186a0080094526.shtml page on Cisco.com. Information on how to upgrade the CSM-S can be found at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/services_modules/csms/2.1.1/configuration/guide/getstart.html#wp1041858. Vulnerability Scoring Details ============================= Cisco is providing 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. Cisco will provide a base and temporal score. Customers can then compute environmental scores to assist in determining the impact of the vulnerability in individual networks. Customers are encouraged to apply the bias parameter when determining the environmental impact of a particular vulnerability. CVSS is a standards based scoring method that conveys vulnerability severity and helps determine urgency and priority of response. 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 CSCsh57876 - FPGA4 exception under high network utilization and service termination is enabled CVSS Base Score: 7.8 Access Vector: Network Access Complexity: Low Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: None Integrity Impact: None Availability Impact: Complete Impact Bias: Normal CVSS Temporal Score: 6.4 Exploitability: Functional Remediation Level: Official Fix Report Confidence: Confirmed CSCsh57876 - FPGA4 exception with icp.fatPath length error when out of order packets are received CVSS Base Score: 7.8 Access Vector: Network Access Complexity: Low Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: None Integrity Impact: None Availability Impact: Complete Impact Bias: Normal CVSS Temporal Score: 6.4 Exploitability: Functional Remediation Level: Official Fix Report Confidence: Confirmed Impact ====== Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities against a system running a vulnerable version of CSM or CSM-S software may cause the system to become unresponsive or reload. Repeated attacks may result in a prolonged DoS condition. Software Versions and Fixes =========================== 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. For more information on the terms "Rebuild" and "Maintenance," consult the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1828/products_white_paper09186a008018305e.shtml Registered customers can obtained fixed software for the CSM from: http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/cat6000-csm?psrtdcat20e2 Registered customers can obtained fixed software for the CSM-S from: http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/cat6000-csms?psrtdcat20e2 Workarounds =========== There are no workarounds for these vulnerabilities. Removing service termination will mitigate Cisco bug ID CSCsh57876; however, disabling this feature disables services that may be critical to the operation of the device. 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://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-air-20070905-csm.shtml Obtaining Fixed Software ======================== Cisco will make free software available to address this vulnerability for affected customers. This advisory will be updated as fixed software becomes available. 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 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 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 without Service Contracts +---------------------------------- 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. * +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 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. 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