cisco-sa-20190821-imc-privilege
Vulnerability from csaf_cisco
Published
2019-08-21 16:00
Modified
2019-08-21 16:00
Summary
Cisco Integrated Management Controller Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Notes

Summary
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to make unauthorized changes to the system configuration. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization enforcement. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the affected software. A successful exploit could allow a user with read-only privileges to change critical system configurations using administrator privileges. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190821-imc-privilege ["https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190821-imc-privilege"]
Vulnerable Products
This vulnerability affects the following Cisco products if they are running a vulnerable release of Cisco IMC Software: UCS C-Series and S-Series Servers in standalone mode UCS E-Series Servers 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS) Platforms For information about affected software releases, consult the Fixed Software ["#fs"] section of this advisory.
Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
Only products listed in the Vulnerable Products ["#vp"] section of this advisory are known to be affected by this vulnerability. Cisco has confirmed that this vulnerability does not affect the following Cisco FI-Attached servers that are managed by UCS Manager: UCS B-Series Servers UCS C-Series Servers UCS S-Series Servers
Workarounds
There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
Fixed Software
Cisco has released free software updates that address the vulnerability described in this advisory. Customers may only install and expect support for software versions and feature sets for which they have purchased a license. By installing, downloading, accessing, or otherwise using such software upgrades, customers agree to follow the terms of the Cisco software license: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/end-user-license-agreement.html ["https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/end-user-license-agreement.html"] Additionally, customers may only download software for which they have a valid license, procured from Cisco directly, or through a Cisco authorized reseller or partner. In most cases this will be a maintenance upgrade to software that was previously purchased. Free security software updates do not entitle customers to a new software license, additional software feature sets, or major revision upgrades. When considering software upgrades, ["https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/resources/security_vulnerability_policy.html#fixes"] customers are advised to regularly consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the Cisco Security Advisories and Alerts page ["https://www.cisco.com/go/psirt"], to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution. In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers. 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 TAC: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/web/tsd-cisco-worldwide-contacts.html ["https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/web/tsd-cisco-worldwide-contacts.html"] 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. Fixed Releases Cisco UCS C-Series and S-Series Servers Customers are advised to upgrade to the appropriate Cisco UCS C-Series and S-Series software release as indicated in the following table: Cisco IMC Software Release First Fixed Release 1.4 Not vulnerable 1.5 1.5(9g) 2.0 2.0(13o) 3.0 3.0(4k) 4.0 4.0(1d), 4.0(2c), 4.0(4b) Customers can download Cisco IMC Software from the Software Center ["https://software.cisco.com/download/home"] on Cisco.com by doing the following: Click Browse all. Navigate to Servers - Unified Computing > UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Standalone Server Software. In the right pane, choose the appropriate Cisco UCS C-Series platform. On the Select a Software Type page, click Unified Computing System (UCS) Server Firmware. Access releases by using the left pane of the page. Cisco UCS E-Series Servers Cisco fixed this vulnerability in Cisco IMC Software Release 3.2(8) for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers. Customers can download the software from the Software Center ["https://software.cisco.com/download/home"] on Cisco.com by doing the following: Click Browse all. Navigate to Servers - Unified Computing > UCS E-Series Software. In the right pane, choose the appropriate Cisco UCS E-Series platform. On the Select a Software Type page, click Unified Computing System (UCS) Server Firmware. Access releases by using the left pane of the page. Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System Platforms Cisco fixed this vulnerability in Cisco IMC Software Release 3.2(8) for Cisco 5000 Series ENCS Platforms. Customers can download the software from the Software Center ["https://software.cisco.com/download/home"] on Cisco.com by doing the following: Click Browse all. Navigate to Routers > Network Functions Virtualization > 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System. In the right pane, choose the appropriate ENCS platform. On the Select a Software Type page, click ENCS Software. Access releases by using the left pane of the page.
Vulnerability Policy
To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy ["https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/resources/security_vulnerability_policy.html"]. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.
Exploitation and Public Announcements
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.
Source
This vulnerability was found during internal security testing.
Legal Disclaimer
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. A standalone copy or paraphrase of the text of this document that omits the distribution URL is an uncontrolled copy and may lack important information or contain factual errors. The information in this document is intended for end users of Cisco products.



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